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 his role in the deal.
- Hostage families expressed excitement and grief, preparing to reunite with loved ones and receive remains.
This is the most powerful sight
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, who helped push negotiations between Israel and Hamas, were present, with Witkoff visibly emotional and Kushner and Trump drawing applause.
Author's summary: Israelis rally for hostages in Tel Aviv.