Ex-Hostage Gadi Mozes, 80, Leaves Hospital: ‘Thrilled and Astounded’

Stand for Israel  |  February 7, 2025

We are so happy that recently released hostage Gadi Mozes is finally returning to his home after getting clearance to leave the hospital, reports The Times of Israel. His release is one small light of hope in all this darkness, as is Gadi’s commitment to help rebuild his home and land in Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel:

Mozes, 80, was released last Thursday as part of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after 482 days of Hamas captivity. Leaving the hospital, he thanked his family, Israel Defense Forces soldiers, security services, the hospital, and “everyone who helped me get released and the entire Israeli nation.”

“I’m thrilled and astounded by the enormous solidarity and warm embrace of the country’s citizens,” said Mozes…

Asking the media and the public to “respect my need for privacy,” Mozes, a farmer and amateur vintner, said he hopes to “return soon to the fields and contribute to the rebuilding of Nir Oz.”