The release of Israeli hostages and the initiation of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza evoked strong emotions in Tel Aviv. The release of 13 Israeli hostages, along with citizens from Thailand and the Philippines, by Hamas was met with a mixture of hope and caution. A crowd gathered in an area known as "Hostages Square" near Tel Aviv's Museum of Art. While some expressed relief, many stressed the need to ensure the return of all hostages.The fragile truce involves the gradual release of hostages from both sides, including women and children, with a focus on humanitarian considerations. Public opinion in Tel Aviv reflected the complexities of the situation, with some torn between the desire for all hostages to return safely and the goal of dealing with Hamas effectively.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to achieving the release of all hostages. CNN's chief global affairs correspondent, Matthew Chance, noted the significance of smooth negotiations and operations in the context of the truce.The released hostages, including Israelis and foreign nationals, will receive medical assessments and essential support in Israel before being transported to hospitals as needed. Meanwhile, buses carrying Palestinian women and teenagers released as part of the agreement were observed leaving a prison in the West Bank, heading to Ramallah. Clashes between the Israeli military and Palestinians occurred outside the prison earlier in the day.















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