Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
Crowd at freed hostage Alon Ohel’s home takes down banner calling for his release
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
Taking down the 'Bring Alon Ohel home' banner in his hometown on October 13, 2025. (Courtesy)
Friends and family of released hostage Alon Ohel remove the banner at the entrance of his Galilee hometown reading, “Bring Alon Ohel Home,” remarking that they have been waiting for two years to take it down.
“He is coming home!” calls the crowd, waving flags.
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