Doron Zexer, whose family hosted Edan Alexander while he was a lone soldier, now has a cheerful Whatsapp profile picture – a family portrait with Edan. Everything seems peaceful – almost. 'What about Alon, Nimrod, Matan?'

When Doron Zexer describes his first meeting with Edan Alexander after his return from captivity, he is still excited and struggles to wrap his head around it.

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