I am at the square outside the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv. It is called hostages plaza. People come here to protest and show support for hostages and their families.
The Shabbat table is still standing with empty chairs for each hostage.
Some places are set aside for women and children. It is expected that they will be brought back within the next day.
There is a lot of activity happening here this morning. A person is playing the piano near posters displaying photos of the hostages. The posters are surrounded by Israeli flags.
A chessboard is shown with each kidnap victim represented as a chess piece.
Today feels like a time when something new and important might happen.
Last night, we heard a sudden protest from the families of the hostages. They really wanted to make the deal happen.
Now, there is a mixture of excitement and worry.
This deal is very delicate. People will stay worried until they see the hostages being released.
But it seems like things will get better soon.
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Israelis assemble at ‘hostages plaza’ in Tel Aviv after the agreement
