On Saturday, hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv to witness the televised handover of three hostages from Gaza, a scene filled with joy and relief compared to prior weeks. Last week's release saw hostages in poor condition, causing national outrage and emotional turmoil. This time, the visibly healthier state of the hostages prompted tears of happiness and gratitude from the crowd. Families shared their overwhelming emotions as they celebrated the men's return, and advocates like Doron Zexer voiced their relief at the hostages' improved condition, emphasizing the need for swift action on remaining captives.
Hundreds of people gathered in Tel Aviv to celebrate the joyous release of three hostages from Gaza, contrasting sharply with the reactions from a week ago.
The emotional release of the hostages brought tears of joy from the crowd, reflecting a significant turnaround in public sentiment following previous traumatic broadcasts.
Doron Zexer, an advocate for the hostages, expressed profound relief, stating: 'Three pieces have returned to my heart... The joy now is a full one.'
The condition of the newly released hostages was a comfort to families, as one woman, Avishag, noted: 'They at least look like they're OK, which is comforting.'
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