Livestream shows hundreds gathering at Hostages Square

A livestream from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum shows Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where hundreds are already gathering to celebrate the expected return of those held captive in Gaza.

The crowd, many of whom are carrying flags or posters with pictures of hostages, cheers as a voice announces that families are on their way to the Gaza border to be reunited with loved ones.

As with past hostage releases, a giant screen set up at the square will broadcast video of the releases. Until then, crowds are regaled with piped-in music and a video montage of the two-year campaign for the hostages’ freedom.

Many in the crowd applaud when the video shows US President Donald Trump announcing during a White House meeting last week that he received word that a deal was close at hand.