"The penny dropped - I realized she was my sister": Elkanah Bohbot's emotional moment upon his return from captivity

Former hostage Elkanah Bohbot and Lt. Col. (res.) Tamar Aviv told the IDF podcast about the bond that formed between them during the two years she accompanied his family, and about the emotional reunion after his return from captivity.

Former hostage Elkanah Bohbot and Lt. Col. (res.) Tamar Aviv, the liaison officer who accompanied his family for about two years, told the IDF podcast about the bond that formed between them even before they met. Bohbot said that during the first meeting after his return, he did not recognize Aviv in the crowd, and only when she boarded the helicopter with him did he realize she was the officer who had accompanied his family. Aviv described how the military mission turned into a deep emotional connection, and how every sign of life sparked hope alongside fear. Bohbot said that what kept him going in captivity was the desire to return to his family, and that he made sure to maintain his faith and customs, including prayer and Kiddush. Aviv also described the emotional toll of the prolonged accompaniment, especially during meetings with Bohbot's young son, and the ongoing struggle even after the return.