Families of Israeli hostages, mired in anguish, erupt into joy as freedom nears for the captives

But early Thursday, the central Tel Aviv area that’s become known as Hostages Square was a burst of unfettered jubilation. A Champagne bottle was popped open to cheers from the crowd. Sweets were doled out. Tears of joy mixed with laughter and long embraces as the news sunk in: The struggle to free...

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