A Son’s Unbreakable Promise finally fulfilled: "Until My Father Returns"
BREAKING: Gadi Moses has finally been freed after 482 days in Hamas captivity. His son made a special promise for his father than now he is back in Israel he can shave after his return.


After enduring 482 days in Hamas captivity, 67-year-old Gadi Moses has finally been released, alongside fellow hostages Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger, as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at securing the return of Israeli captives. Moses was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, during a brutal attack by Hamas on Israeli border communities, which resulted in widespread devastation, including killings and abductions. His capture, like that of many others, cast his family into a prolonged period of uncertainty and anguish.
For over a year, Moses' son, Yair Moses, vowed not to shave or cut his hair until his father was safely home. A deeply emotional ritual that began on the fateful day of the attack, Yair’s decision to forgo grooming became a poignant symbol of the wait and hope for his father’s release. Now, with Gadi’s return imminent, Yair’s long ordeal will finally come to an end, as he looks forward to fulfilling his promise to his father. Just weeks ago, Yair made a heartfelt statement: "Dad, I’m waiting for you with two fully charged clippers. When you arrive, you’ll be the first to shave this terrible beard off me. I love you, Dad."
Gadi Moses, an agricultural and community development worker, is a beloved member of the Nir Oz community, where nearly a quarter of the residents were either killed or abducted during the October attack. His release brings a glimmer of hope to the families of other hostages, even as many remain in captivity, uncertain of their fate. The upcoming release is part of a fragile ceasefire deal brokered by international mediators, who are continuing efforts to secure the freedom of more hostages held by Hamas.
Moses' family, along with the families of other captives, continue to push for the release of all hostages still held in Gaza. With each passing day, the pain of separation endures for those waiting for their loved ones to come home, but Gadi’s imminent release is a victory in a long and painful struggle for freedom. The Moses family, along with the broader Israeli public, remains resolute in the fight to bring all hostages back, and tomorrow marks a hopeful chapter in their ongoing efforts.