Time to make 'my dad's pancakes' – Daughter of former hostage Keith Siegel invites public to celebrate his return

Shir Siegel, whose father Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 484 days before his release on Feb. 1, is calling on the public to join her in a heartfelt tribute celebrating his safe return. Siegel was released by the terror group, along with Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon.

In a post shared on Instagram, Shir encouraged people to prepare her father's favorite pancake recipe as a symbolic gesture.

"Making my dad’s pancakes in honor of his homecoming," she wrote, inviting followers to "go buy the ingredients" and "get your stomachs ready," she wrote

Keith Siegel was featured in a proof-of-life video released by Hamas during Passover 2024, alongside fellow hostage Omri Miran. The video, whose exact recording date is unknown, shows Siegel sending a message of love and reassurance to his family.

“I want to tell my family how much I love you,” he says, recalling last year’s Passover as a cherished memory. “It’s very important to me that you know I am okay, and I really hope you are too.”

Illustrative image (Photo: Shutterstock)

Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo: Ali Hassan/Flash90)

Siegel's wife, Aviva, was also abducted by Hamas terrorists during the invasion on Oct. 7, 2023. She was released after 51 days of captivity. ALL ISRAEL NEWS Editor-in-Chief Joel Rosenberg interviewed Aviva in January during an episode of THE ROSENBERG REPORT on TBN to discuss the ordeal.

Keith Siegel in a video message to US President Donald Trump (Photo: Screenshot)

Please enjoy this special recipe to honor Keith Siegel's long-awaited return.

Ingredients:

2 cups (450 ml) buttermilk
½ cup (90 ml) oil
2 cups (240 g) flour
2 eggs
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda

Preparation:

Mix the wet ingredients - buttermilk, oil and eggs.
In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Gently fold the wet and dry mixtures together until combined, then let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
Lightly grease a hot pan with oil and pour in a full ladle of batter for thick pancakes. Cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook on the other side for a short time.
Serve with real maple syrup on top.