Israelis Rally for Hostages in Tel Aviv
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on Saturday night, hoping it would be the final vigil for the hostages taken to Gaza two years ago.
Massive posters of the 48 expected hostages, including 20 alive, surrounded the square under the terms of a ceasefire struck on Friday.
Demonstrators carried signs thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for pressing for the deal.
- Hostage families expressed excitement and grief, preparing to reunite with loved ones and receive remains.
- Three American Jews, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, were key in pushing negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
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Witkoff was visibly emotional, while Kushner and Ivanka Trump drew applause.
Author's summary: Israelis rally for hostages in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square.