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The parents and families of the captive youths visited Alon Shvut Junction in Gush Etzion, the site of the abduction on the eve of 15 Sivan 5774. Mrs. Rachel Frenkel said “thank you all for the effort!”

The parents of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrach met with soldiers taking part in Operation Brothers Return. The families were visiting areas of Yehuda and Shomron. They also traveled to the Tarkumiya Checkpoint in the Hebron district and nearby Telem Camp and another IDF post near Karmei Tzur to get an understanding of the ongoing operation.

“We feel our sons are Am Yisrael’s sons. We commend your effort” stated Mrs. Frenkel to one of the soldiers, who replied “We truly feel this, the unity in the nation and that everyone is concerned”. Mrs. Iris Yifrach added “I hope you will all return home soon like our sons and we will thank you”.

Names for Tehillim:

1. Yaakov Naftali ben Rachel Devorah

2. Gilad Michael ben Bat Galim

3. Eyal ben Iris Teshurah

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)