The days following the announcement of a “deal” between Israel and Hamas and the actual return of the 20 hostages to their homeland and family were marked by almost unrestricted joy and euphoria. People danced in the streets, were glued to their TV screens and the radio, and greeted each other with optimism and broad grins. Our sons and one daughter were finally coming home.Listening to the speeches by Israeli politicians from both the government and the opposition induced feelings of pride and