Hostage needs to attend father's funeral, as he passed away just before being set free.
"Almog's family expresses gratitude for the support they have received. They ask for privacy during this time of sadness," stated the family's forum. Earlier, Dina Jan, the sister of the deceased, shared the heartbreaking coincidence of events on a radio station called Kan.
"My brother's heart failed him due to deep grief and couldn't celebrate the safe return of his son, Yossi Jan," Dina Jan said. The tragic incident happened when Dina told her brother about Almog's release from captivity. "We're thrilled about Almog's safe return, but we're speechless and struggle to comprehend it," Dina added.
22-year-old Almog Meir Jan, along with three other captives, was freed by the Israeli army during a military operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip. It took place eight months after the Hamas terrorist organization's attack on Israel on a Saturday. The Hamas group then blamed Israel for killing over 270 people during the operation in the refugee camp.
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- Despite the joy of Almog's liberation, his father, Meir Jan, passed away before he could celebrate, making Almog a hostage to grief during his father's funeral service.
- On Sunday, the Jan family attended a burial service, mourning the loss of their beloved father, who could not find joy in his son's safe return due to deep sorrow, according to his daughter, Dina Jan.
- Although Almog's brother, also named Meir Jan, had been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip, he was unable to fully rejoice in his brother's liberty, as he was preparing for his funeral service.
- The Jan family extended their gratitude to those who had supported them during this difficult time, acknowledging the importance of their love and understanding.
- Following the tragic turn of events, both Almog and his brother Meir Jan found solace in the remembrance of their shared love for their father, who would now be laid to rest in the Gaza Strip.
