The girl who returned from captivity left the officer in shock: 'What courage'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Michal Teshuva, a casualty officer who accompanied hostage families after October 7, tells of the small moments not seen on TV: delivering the hard news, the nerve-wracking wait for the hostages' return, and the moments when there is nothing to say and they fall silent together. She describes meeting the Goldstein-Almog family, coping with the families' anger, and the moment a girl who returned from captivity left her in shock with her courage.

Brig. Gen. (res.) Michal Teshuva, a senior casualty officer who served as head of the General Staff's office during the tenure of Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, recounts her role in accompanying hostage families after October 7. She describes arriving at the home of Meir Jan's family two days after the attack, dealing with the families' anger, and the deep bond formed with the Goldstein-Almog family. Teshuva tells of the moment she informed Giora Almog that his family members were kidnapped, and the hope that accompanied the families. She notes the importance of a female presence on the team, and the moment a girl who returned from captivity left her in shock with her courage. Varda and David Goldstein, grandparents of Agam, Tal, and Yam, praise Teshuva for the sensitivity and empathy she showed.