Core Points - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed gratitude for the release of Avinatan Or, an Israeli employee who was held captive by Hamas for over two years [1][3] - Or was kidnapped during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack while attending a music festival with his partner, Noa Argamani, who was rescued earlier [2][3] - The release of Or was part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas [3] Company Impact - Avinatan Or joined Nvidia in 2022 as an engineer in the VLSI group, which is crucial for the company's semiconductor design operations in Israel [5] - Huang highlighted the strength and courage of Or's mother, Ditza, and the unity of Nvidia employees in Israel during this challenging time [5][7] - The letter acknowledged the bravery of Nvidia employees in Israel, many of whom faced personal losses during the conflict [7] Community and Emotional Response - Huang emphasized the collective grief experienced by Jewish, Druze, and Arab families, stating that "grief knows no borders" [11] - The return of Or was described as a moment of relief and joy for the entire Nvidia family, symbolizing hope for recovery and lasting peace [11]