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‘LeChaim’: Hamas cannot take away Israel’s major win, seeing the hostages’ return

Israelis watch the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2025. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

Israel knows, as it has for decades, that we are dealing with a group of people who glorify death and destruction, who turn light into darkness. By JPOST EDITORIAL JANUARY 21, 2025 06:00 Israelis watch the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2025. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) When Jews all around the world, of all colors and creeds, raise their glasses in a toast, we famously say “LeChaim” – to life. When we wish someone a happy birthday in Hebrew, we say “Ad meah v’esrim” – (may you live) until 120 (years old). If someone has recovered from a serious illness or completed a dangerous journey, Jews have a special blessing known