Golani Brigade Commander, Colonel Adi Ganon, spoke Tuesday night with freed hostage Edan Alexander. During their conversation, the Golani Brigade commander told Alexander that his resilience inspired the entire Golani Brigade and added that the whole brigade waited for his return. In the conversation, Ganon said: "The entire brigade waited for you, at every moment until now." He added: "It was very important for me to call you personally, to embrace you from afar. We are happy that you are with us, you are part of the family even in difficult moments. A true hero who returned to us. I must tell you that the strength you showed throughout this period is inspiring."