Israel – Ynet News, Nov. 10, 2025
With Hadar Goldin returned, four families still await their loved ones held in Gaza; after 765 days of anguish, they describe the emotional toll and cling to hope: ‘If there’s an end, even in the best case, it will be a very sad one’
Since the release of 20 living hostages in mid-October, Israel has been swept by waves of emotion — a mixture of joyful reunions and painful funerals. Amid the hugs, tears and celebration, there have also been days of grief, deep disappointment and fear among families of the hostages still held in Gaza — a fear of being the last ones left, of being forgotten.
With the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains on Sunday, four hostages are still believed to be held dead in the Gaza Strip: Ran Gvili, Meny Godard, Dror Or, and Sudthisak Rinthalak.
Their families share one hope: that the Israeli public and leadership won’t let the issue fade from public discourse or from the national agenda. “It’s not over until it’s over,” said Elad Or, brother of Dror Or.
