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WATCH: Israelis gather at ‘Hostages Square’ in support of Trump deal

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to address the crowd.

Hostages Square
Celebrations at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv as an agreement to free the captives held in Gaza is announced, Oct. 9, 2025. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.
(Oct. 11, 2025 / JNS)

Tens of thousands of Israelis were expected to gather at Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square” on Saturday night to show their support for the Trump administration-brokered deal to secure the release of the remaining 48 captives held by Hamas and to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to address the crowd.

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