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In pictures: Israelis celebrate hostage deal

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People celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators are set to sign a deal to free all hostages from Gaza, Oct. 9, 2025. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.
Every emotion under the sun can be seen on the faces of those reacting to the news.
Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators get set to sign a deal freeing all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Oct. 9, 2025. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

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