Yair (Yaya) Yaakov, who was murdered on October 7 and held captive for 614 days, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz. His eldest daughter Shir eulogized him: "How many times did I cry out wanting my father back? Now you're being put into the ground, to eternal peace. Dad, how many times have I wanted to say 'Dad,' how many times will I wait for a response? I want one more hug, one word or just a smile, something to remind me that you're here, finally here."

