Maggie Megidish, the mother of the IDF lookout Ori Megidish, who was released from Hamas captivity, spoke to the media for the first time.

“Dear people of Israel,” she said. “We thank everyone for the prayers and support. Our Ori has returned home, now our prayers are with the rest of the kidnapped and missing, and our hearts are with all the families. Thank you Creator of the world, there is no other power but You.”

She added, “Thank you to the ISA, thank you to the IDF and the security forces. Thank you to everyone. The people of Israel are eternal. Sorry I only spoke about it now, but even this much is enough.”

On Sunday night, PVT Ori Megidish was released during IDF ground operations in Gaza, after being kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th. Her release was announced Monday evening.

Megidish underwent a medical examination, is doing well, and has met with her family.