Images and video footage showed emotional scenes as hostages embraced their loved ones after 738 days in captivity.
People watch the hostage release live stream at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 13, 2025. Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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Hostages who had been held by the Hamas terrorist group for more than two years finally returned to their families in Israel on Oct. 13.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posted images and video footage on X of hostages emotionally reuniting with their loved ones as part of the first phase of the cease-fire between the terrorist group and the Jewish state.
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