The former hostages Segev Kalfon, Eitan Mor, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal returned to their homes on Sunday. “I’ve been waiting for this day for more than two years. I can’t believe it’s finally here,” Gilboa-Dalal declared outside his home in Alfei Menashe.

“I’m incredibly excited to see everyone, it’s unbelievable. Being with my family – that’s what I want to do the moment I get home. I still can’t grasp all of this, it’s just crazy.”

Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.Close

Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer AppelbaumChildren hold a sign that reads, "Guy, we've missed you, welcome back," as freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.Children hold a sign that reads, "Guy, we've missed you, welcome back," as freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.Close

Children hold a sign that reads, “Guy, we’ve missed you, welcome back,” as freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

Children hold a sign that reads, “Guy, we’ve missed you, welcome back,” as freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal returns home to the settlement of Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer AppelbaumPeople greet Guy Gilboa-Dalal as he returns home after two years in Gaza, in Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.People greet Guy Gilboa-Dalal as he returns home after two years in Gaza, in Alfei Menashe, on Sunday.Close

People greet Guy Gilboa-Dalal as he returns home after two years in Gaza, in Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

People greet Guy Gilboa-Dalal as he returns home after two years in Gaza, in Alfei Menashe, on Sunday. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

Evyatar David returned to his home in Kfar Saba, where his father, Avishai, thanked the crowd that came to greet him. “He’s very emotional and full of love for everyone,” he said.

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Segev Kalfon returns to his home in Dimona, southern Israel, on Sunday.Segev Kalfon returns to his home in Dimona, southern Israel, on Sunday.Close

Segev Kalfon returns to his home in Dimona, southern Israel, on Sunday. Credit: Ilan Assayag

Segev Kalfon returns to his home in Dimona, southern Israel, on Sunday. Credit: Ilan AssayagPeople celebrate as released hostage Segev Kalfon returns home, Dimona, southern Israel, Sunday.People celebrate as released hostage Segev Kalfon returns home, Dimona, southern Israel, Sunday.Close

People celebrate as released hostage Segev Kalfon returns home, Dimona, southern Israel, Sunday. Credit: Ilan Assayag

People celebrate as released hostage Segev Kalfon returns home, Dimona, southern Israel, Sunday. Credit: Ilan Assayag

“It’s very hard, but he’s recovering. He’s a strong kid. Thank you so much to everyone – we love you, everyone who was here. It’s just so good to see this, after the darkness in the tunnel, he and Guy came out into the light.”

People celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.People celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.Close

People celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday. Credit: Itai Ron

People celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday. Credit: Itai RonEvyatar David returns to his home in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.Evyatar David returns to his home in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.Close

Evyatar David returns to his home in Kfar Sava, on Sunday. Credit: Itai Ron

Evyatar David returns to his home in Kfar Sava, on Sunday. Credit: Itai RonPeople celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.People celebrate as released hostage Evyatar David returns home, in Kfar Sava, on Sunday.Close

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In a statement made by the families at Beilinson Hospital, Tzvika Mor, Eitan’s father, announced that the Returning Hostages Ward at the hospital is closing on Sunday.

The parents of Eitan Mor, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, outside the Beilinson Hospital, in central Israel.The parents of Eitan Mor, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, outside the Beilinson Hospital, in central Israel.Close

The parents of Eitan Mor, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, outside the Beilinson Hospital, in central Israel. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

The parents of Eitan Mor, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, outside the Beilinson Hospital, in central Israel. Credit: Tomer Appelbaum

“We pray that there will never again be a Returning Hostages Ward in the State of Israel,” he said, adding, “and that we will be the last parents to have their children abducted and forced to live in this hell for such a long time.”

Ilan Dalal, Guy’s father, added: “After two difficult years in captivity with the Hamas monsters, they are finally coming home. We are happy and grateful to the people of Israel who stood with us through every moment until their release. For us, it’s like a new birth.”