Yishai Frenkel, an uncle of hostage Frenkel, told Channel 2 News that he remains optimistic and calls on Am Yisrael to continue davening for his release and the safe release of the others.

Yishai explains Naftali sent a text message Thursday to notify the family he was on his way home and that is the last anyone heard from him. Yishai adds Nof Ayalon is a warm close community and neighbors are doing their utmost to be supportive during this most difficult time.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)