Israel and Max Makoka are coming home. Just over a week has passed since ICE detained the brothers while they were waiting for their bus to Hancock High School outside their Diamondhead, Mississippi , home on April 21 and separated them across two other states. Now, the two teens from the Republic of Congo are free once more—returning to their host parents, Gail and Cliff Baptiste, to begin the legal battle to remain in the U.S. Israel spoke to the Mississippi Free Press on Thursday afternoon, shortly after being reunited with his brother in Texas. “ God is consistent,” he said. “Just keep addressing him. And if you’re around people who show love to you, who support you, just know that you’re blessed. It’s a blessing to be around a community who cares about you.” Gail Baptiste was audibly relieved to be together with the Makokas again. “ We are so grateful for all the support in getting this done. There are some major players in this, but everybody had a part: everybody that sent messages, prayers, support.…