The day's most powerful moment in Israel did not come from a leader's speech, but from the emotional words of Einav Zangauker to her son Matan, expressing deep love and sacrifice. While many saw these scenes as images of victory, they more accurately reflected the start of a healing process for the nation. Israelis experienced a collective emotional response, sensing the end of a difficult era, even as challenges remain unresolved. The pain of families with loved ones still in Gaza and the ongoing threat from Hamas serve as reminders that the path forward is still uncertain.