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Joy and Grief: Families Welcome Hostages in Tel Aviv

10/17/2025

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On October 13, families in Tel Aviv welcomed hostages released from Hamas captivity, amid both joy and grief.
Saul Jassinowsky described the moment as "the duality of Jewish existence" and said people formed emotional bonds with released hostages.
Nelson Mandela's granddaughters Zaziwe and Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela shared humanitarian experiences in Israel and Gaza.
They note the complexities of the conflict and the aid reaching Gaza and contrasted this with prevailing narratives.

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Story summary

On October 13, families in Tel Aviv welcomed hostages released from Hamas captivity, amid both joy and grief.
Saul Jassinowsky described the moment as "the duality of Jewish existence" and said people formed emotional bonds with released hostages.
Nelson Mandela's granddaughters Zaziwe and Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela shared humanitarian experiences in Israel and Gaza.
They note the complexities of the conflict and the aid reaching Gaza and contrasted this with prevailing narratives.