
Former hostage Edan Alexander promoted to sergeant first class following return to Israel
‘Next month, God willing, I will return to Israel. I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers.’

‘Next month, God willing, I will return to Israel. I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers.’

Alexander, flanked by his family, described the honor as a reminder of communal resilience.

Ori Megidish, who was rescued by Israeli forces three weeks after her abduction, also rejoined the military several months later and was assigned to an intelligence unit.