Israelis Rally for Hostages in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square
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 hostages, including 20 expected to be returned alive under the terms of a ceasefire, surrounded the square. Demonstrators carried signs thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in pressing for the deal.
- 20 hostages expected to be returned alive
- 28 hostages whose remains are expected to be returned
"This is the most powerful sight"
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, who played a role in pushing negotiations between Israel and Hamas, were present at the rally. Witkoff was visibly emotional, while Kushner and Trump drew applause.
Author's summary: Israelis rally for hostages in Tel Aviv.