Breaking Chains: Hope and Uncertainty for Families Awaiting Hostage Return in Israel
Families of hostages held in Gaza gathered in Tel Aviv to process the news of an agreement with Hamas. Although relief accompanies the return of the first group of hostages, uncertainty remains about the condition and eventual return of others still in captivity.

In Tel Aviv, families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza congregated on Wednesday as news emerged of an agreement to end the fighting and bring the captives home. The deal sees the first group of hostages returning to Israel on Sunday.
Representing a diverse mix of children, women, elderly, and the injured, the hostages will be released incrementally over six weeks. However, families remain in suspense as to who will be returned, creating a tense mix of hope and anxiety.
Despite overwhelming relief regarding the agreement, challenges persist. While most Israelis support the deal, some hardline nationalist voices express concerns over its long-term implications for security, fearing it falls short of resolving the hostage crisis in full.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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