The moving wedding of a hostage survivor: "This is great joy"

Bilal al-Ziyadna, a hostage survivor released after 55 days, married his chosen one in a wedding attended by hundreds of guests. His brother Muhammad: "This is great joy." The event took place against the backdrop of the loss of his father and brother who were killed in captivity.

Bilal al-Ziyadna, a hostage survivor who was abducted to Gaza on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Holit together with three of his family members, married his chosen one last night (Friday) in a wedding attended by hundreds of guests. His brother Muhammad said: "Many people came to celebrate with us. His sister got married about two months ago and this is great joy." The wedding was held in his city of residence. Bilal (22) was abducted with his father Youssef, his sister Aisha and another brother, Hamza. Bilal and his sister were released after 55 days in captivity as part of a hostage return deal. His brother and father were killed in captivity and their bodies were returned earlier last year. The family joy took place against the backdrop of the heavy loss.