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WATCH: Israelis gather at ‘Hostage Square’ to celebrate return

Israel was set to redeem the remaining 48 captives held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

People celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, following the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo by Maya Levin/AFP via Getty Images.
People celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, following the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo by Maya Levin/AFP via Getty Images.

Israelis began gathering at Tel Aviv’s “Hostages Square” before dawn on Monday to show support for the Trump administration-brokered deal aimed at securing the release of the remaining 48 captives held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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