Birthday celebration for Tzachi Idan Hatofim at the Hatofim Square, April 19, 2024/Meta HaMshefami
The family and friends of Tzachi Idan, who is held captive by Hamas, celebrated his 50th birthday today (Friday) at the Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv. The Shibulim group - Tzachi's age group in Kibbutz Nahal Oz - and his family organized the event which was attended by dozens of family members and friends. Hapoel Tel Aviv players, the team that Tzachi is a fan of, came to the event, and Hami Rodner sang in his honor. Also, refreshments were offered, consisting of Tzachi's favorite foods: apple cake, Krativ, whiskey and beer.
Gali Idan, Tzachi's wife, said: "Our Tzachi, a different blessing than usual, we miss you. We wish you, a magical and wonderful man, not to lose faith and to know that we love and fight for you every moment and minute. We wish you a life of freedom, pleasure and laughter because laughter And your smile causes light around you. Your captives must understand that you are good and wish that they treat you as such. Gali, Sharona, Shahar and Jane (the dog) from Meini."
Deborah Idan, Tzachi's mother said: "You were abducted from home after a terrible tragedy, your hands are redeemed with the blood of our amazing girl who was murdered. 196 days Tzachi, and we are still in October. 196 days you are required to find superpowers within yourself, to be brave, to fill yourself with strength to Survive the period and come back to us, who knows when this nightmare will disappear and you will finally return."
She ended by saying: "My dear Tchai, on good days I would find you helping us, giving support with all my heart and all my soul, with a loving and reassuring hug, a huge smile that always comes."