[PHOTOS & AUDIO] [UPDATED WEDNESDAY] A crowd of over 1,000 people – many standing on balconies – were on hand this evening as Yoel Zev Goldstien arrived to his home in Eretz Yisroel, after 3 years of sitting in a Japanese prison. Upon arrival, Yoel Zev spoke for just seconds, asking the crowd to Daven for Yaakov Yosef ben Raizel who is still incarcerated in Japan.

Following the short message, the father of Yoel Zev spoke to the crowd.

The speeched were followed by dancing and singing. TLS.

Clip 1: Yoel Zev. Clip 2: Father.