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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Mednick and Tia Goldenberg

Families of Israeli hostages, mired in anguish, erupt into joy as freedom nears for the captives

For 24 months, it's been Israel's ground zero of anguish, uncertainty, torment and despair.

But early Thursday, the central Tel Aviv area that's become known as Hostages Square was a burst of unfettered jubilation.

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