Following the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv stood quiet as families of hostages stayed home, some expressing disbelief until their loved ones are safely returned.

Watch again as crowds gathered in Tel Aviv as the Israel and Hamas ceasefire saw the first hostages released on Sunday (19 January) after 470 days. The first three hostage were handed over to the Red Cross,

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square and New York City’s Central Park to celebrate the release of the first three hostages by Hamas on Sunday. Families of the captives and their supporters crowded the centers to watch and cheer as Emily Damari,

They are in our hands,” IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on the huge screen that was broadcasting the tense release of the three hostages returned to Israel, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher.