Hostage's Father Marks One Year Since Son's Return, Vows 'We Will Not Be Defeated'

Zvika Mor, father of Eitan Mor, who was held captive by Hamas, marked the one-year anniversary of his son's return with an emotional social media post. He reflected on his family's struggle since Eitan's abduction, expressing gratitude to the soldiers and their families who enabled his son's homecoming. "A year ago, we received Eitan back," Mor wrote, recalling the Hamas attack where terrorists "invaded, slaughtered, and kidnapped." He described the profound pain his family endured but emphasized their refusal to surrender, choosing instead to "wage war back." Mor drew a parallel between his family's story and the broader Israeli experience, stating, "Today, exactly one year since Eitan returned, our story is the story of the people of Israel." He added, "Eitan is smiling, and his kidnappers are eliminated. The Gaza envelope is flourishing, and Gaza is destroyed." Mor extended his thanks to the soldiers on the ground and the "heroic families at home who hold us all together," attributing the current reality to their efforts. He concluded his post with a defiant message: "You will not defeat me so quickly. The people of Israel live."