A woman cries as people gather in "Hostages Square," after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 11, 2025. (OSV News photo/Hannah McKay, Reuters) It was a breathless night in Tel Aviv: Hundreds gathered in the evening to eagerly await the release of the hostages. After hours of waiting, a first sigh of relief – the first ones are free! The clock is ticking. Shortly after midnight, the digital red digits on the square in front of the museum…
