Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Monday erupted in joy as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for more than two years, were finally released.
The Red Cross convoys carrying Israeli hostages travelled through a tent-lined area of Gaza, as crowds cheered and a few masked, armed men guarded the route.
In both Israel and Gaza, the ceasefire and the start of the exchange on Monday brought relief after two devastating years of war.
ICRC vehicles transporting released Israeli hostages head toward the Israeli border in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. AP PhotoPeople wearing hats that read “Trump The Peace President” inside the Knesset as President Donald Trump prepares to deliver remarks, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem AP PhotoPeople wave Israeli flags in celebration as they wait outside Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, where some of the freed hostages are expected to arrive after being re AP Photo
