As an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messages

Lishay Miran has been sending messages to her husband Omri, who has been held captive by Hamas for 18 months, sharing updates about their daughters and expressing hope for his return. As Omri’s 48th birthday and Passover approach, Lishay reflects on the absence of her husband and the impact on their family, while maintaining her belief in his survival despite the ongoing conflict. Despite her frustrations with the Israeli government, she continues to send messages to Omri, hoping one day to see the ticks on her WhatsApp messages turn blue, indicating he has read them.