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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.

The operation took place in and around Tulkarem, Qalqilya, Shuweika and nearby Palestinian Authority cities and villages.
Additional attacks over the weekend killed two terrorist commanders in the Strip.
Due to heightened security concerns, government personnel and their families face temporary restrictions on entering the territory.
No air-raid sirens were activated “in accordance with protocol,” the military said.
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Alexander Lambsdorff marked his initial official engagement as Berlin’s ambassador-designate by highlighting Germany’s historical responsibility.