In a joyful and festive atmosphere, soldiers were welcomed by their families, friends, and Israeli state and municipal officials with dances, songs, gifts, barbecues, and sweets.

Global Helping Hand Forum delivered gifts of love to each soldier, such as blankets, pillows, gloves, protective suits, socks, underwear, warm T-shirts, shaving and washing utensils, toothpaste and toothbrushes, unique bags, and many other necessary things donated by this occasion by GAiN Germany and GAiN Poland. All soldiers expressed their deep gratitude.

On behalf of all Global Helping Hand Forum partners and sponsors, we thanked soldiers for their fantastic service and sacrifice, wishing everyone to return home safely. Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, thanked the soldiers for their service and paid tribute to their courage and professionalism.