Thousands of Israelis celebrated in “Hostage Square” the announcement of the agreement with Hamas that will allow the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Thousands of people gathered this Thursday in the center of Tel Aviv to celebrate the imminent return of the Israeli hostagesafter two years of captivity in Loop. The announcement of the agreement between Israel and Hamas, confirmed by US President Donald Trump.
The pact, announced by US President Donald Trump, contemplates a cease fire and an exchange of hostages that will allow the liberation of the Israelis kidnapped on October 7, 2023. Benjamin Netanyahu’s government convened its cabinet to approve the agreement, which will be signed in Egypt with the mediation of Qatar and the United States.
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According to the Israeli army, 47 people remain captive and 25 have died during captivity. The retaliatory offensive launched by Israel caused more than 67,100 deaths in Gazaaccording to the Ministry of Health of the Hamas government, figures that the United Nations considers reliable.
Mass celebration and relief in Tel Aviv
The crowd gathered in the square known as “Hostage Square”symbol of the struggle of family members for the liberation of their loved ones. The place was the scene of marches and vigils for the last two years, and today it was transformed into a space for celebration and collective relief.
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Between flags of Israel and the United States, posters with the faces of the kidnapped people and banners with the slogan “Return home”, thousands of citizens expressed their hope for an end to the conflict.
Next steps for Netanyahu and Hamas for the agreement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet is scheduled to meet this Thursday to approve the agreement reached by the negotiators. Once ratified, the pact will be officially signed in Egypt, with the participation of that country, Qatar and the United States as mediators.
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He Hostage Families Foruman organization that represents the relatives of the kidnapped, announced that it will request to meet with Trump during his next visit to Israel, in gratitude for the American mediation.
With this agreement, Israel and Hamas take first step towards ending conflict that kept the entire region in suspense for two years and left tens of thousands of victims.
Source: Ambito
