Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote on his X account: 'Welcome back, Idan! With overwhelming emotion, I wish to welcome Idan Alexander on his return from captivity. Your return is a great ray of light for your family, friends and all of Israel. We never stopped hoping, praying and yearning for this moment - sending you a big hug. We wish you a complete recovery and rehabilitation as smooth as possible. The State of Israel will not stop until we destroy Hamas and return the last of the living hostages and the deceased.'

