David Cunio, recently freed after being held captive since October 2023, received a hero's welcome as he returned to Yavne. Friends, neighbors, and supporters lined the streets waving Israeli and American flags, eager to greet him. Cunio, accompanied by his wife Sharon and their twin daughters, was met with hugs, cheers, and celebratory music as he arrived at his family's temporary home. The joyful reunion was marked by smiles and emotional moments as the community came together to celebrate his return.