Yehuda Cohen, the father of kidnapped IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen, shared in an interview with Channel 12 News today (Wednesday) that his son conveyed a heartfelt message through two recently released captives from Gaza. “I’m okay, don’t worry about me. I love you,” Nimrod told his parents through those who returned.
“He will return”
Cohen emphasized that he has no doubt his son will come home: “He will return alive and well. We received more than one sign of life from him this past week. Two captives who were there with him for eight months, in what, for being in the tunnels is comparatively reasonable conditions, confirmed that he is there and he is alive.” He added, “He sent a short message through a family member of one of those released, who passed on: ‘He’s okay, don’t worry. He loves you.’ That’s the message we received from Nimrod.”
According to Cohen, he learned from the debriefings of the returning hostages that Nimrod has managed to maintain a routine despite the harsh conditions: “I understand that he is in good condition, that he knows how to organize his day, and that he has been able to sustain himself during this time. He also knows that the end is very near,” his father added confidently.
One Million Acts of Kindness
Last week, released border surveillance soldier Agam Berger, in collaboration with RegaNews, Rega Shel Chochma, and the Together We Win association led by Shai Graucher launched a meaningful campaign encouraging people to perform good deeds: “One Million Acts of Kindness.” As part of this project, a massive database of good deeds was created, where anyone can commit to an act of kindness—whether for their community, helping family and friends, or fulfilling a personal mitzvah – with the goal of bringing the hostages home.
The idea was born out of Agam’s belief that every positive action that strengthens unity in the Jewish people brings the return of the hostages closer. “I truly believe that each of us has the power to do something to help bring the hostages home,” she says. “Just as it was until now—every good deed you did brought us closer to coming home, and here we are, wanting everyone to be back with us soon.”
