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.
A ceasefire was struck on Friday, with 48 hostages expected to be returned, including 20 alive. Demonstrators carried signs thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in the deal.
- Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump were among the key figures who helped push negotiations between Israel and Hamas forward.
- Witkoff was visibly emotional, while Kushner and Trump drew applause from the crowd.
This is the most powerful sight
was said by Trump's Middle East envoy, describing the scene. Hostage families expressed their excitement and grief, preparing to reunite with their loved ones and receive the remains of those who did not survive.
Author's summary: Israelis rally for hostages in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square.