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Fireworks along with a Toast to Life: Israeli Citizens Rejoice over Deal Bringing Back Hostages
The declaration regarding a deal projected to result in the release captives detained in the Gaza Strip for more than two years has caused delight and relief across the nation.
A group which has campaigned for the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza voiced “profound gratitude” for what it termed a “landmark achievement”.
The deal—still requiring agreed upon the Israeli war cabinet—will see the return of 20 living hostages and the bodies of 28 dead hostages in exchange for 250 Palestinian detainees imprisoned for life in Israeli prisons plus 1,700 individuals from Gaza.
So far, 148 captives have come back—largely through previous ceasefire deals—51 bodies have been retrieved and eight hostages have been rescued.
Jubilant Scenes at Hostages Square
Jubilant scenes took place in Hostages’ Square located in Tel Aviv with crowds of individuals gathered before the deal being signed.
The gathering began clapping and moving to music beneath American and Israeli banners—a female attendee displaying a sign that read: “We adore Trump.”
“It’s a magical day,” she expressed.
Another, 50-year-old Yael, wept as she watched the crowd dancing.
“I am thrilled—it is such a comfort,” she said. “We need to see their return home to their loved ones.”
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Relatives Rejoice with Fireworks
The mom and sibling of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker lit fireworks in celebration of the announcement of his impending homecoming.
“They are returning!... Matan is coming home!” Einav Zangauker said as she held her child.
Viki Cohen, the parent of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, posted on social media: “My son, you are returning home.”
The delight could be felt throughout the avenues in Tel Aviv after the news.
Freed Hostages Say Prayers and Toasts
Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari rejoiced alongside another released captive Romi Gonen, uttering blessings of thankfulness, then cheering “L’chaim”, meaning “to life”. She has been campaigning for the release of her friends, the Berman twins Gali and Ziv.
Their sibling Liran Berman posted: “My dear Gali and Ziv, I adore you. You are coming back.”
The cousin of Gil Dickman Carmel Gat was captured in October 2023, with her remains recovered from a tunnel in Gaza nearly a year after. He has participated with other hostage families in advocating for an agreement that brings the return of everyone still detained within Gaza.
“I hardly believe this is actually happening. We’ve been waiting for such a long time and here it is,” he expressed.
He stated he felt “broken” that Carmel would not be among those returning home but was “glowing with joy” for the families of the captives who are finally coming back.
Eitan Horn was taken from Nir Oz kibbutz in Israel’s south together with his sibling.
Cautious Optimism from Family Members
Dalia Cusnir, whose brother-in-law Eitan Horn is still held in Gaza, remarked she experienced as if she were in “a dream state”.
“We’re more than grateful to President Trump and all he has accomplished on our behalf. We feel like it might be the start of the conclusion of this ordeal, and hugging Eitan feels closer than before,” she said.
But she cautioned that it was still too early to celebrate.
“Until the last hostage is here, we won’t open the bubbly. We’re going to keep fighting... until the end,” she affirmed.
“So many things can happen until the last moment which is why we’re being so, so careful. We just want to express gratitude to all who was involved in the efforts and ensure this agreement is done... We shall rejoice only once the last captive is back home.”
Eitan was captured from Nir Oz kibbutz in Israel’s south along with his brother Iair, who was freed from detainment through a truce agreement earlier this year.
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