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Hostages Square Stage Dismantled as Israel's Return Campaign Shifts

12/21/2025

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The main stage in Hostages Square, central Tel Aviv, has been dismantled, signaling a shift in the campaign to secure Israelis' return from Gaza.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has vacated its offices.
Of 251 hostages seized by Hamas on October 7, 2023, 168 have returned alive, and eight were rescued.
Only one deceased hostage, Ran Gvili, remains.

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Story summary

The main stage in Hostages Square, central Tel Aviv, has been dismantled, signaling a shift in the campaign to secure Israelis' return from Gaza.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has vacated its offices.
Of 251 hostages seized by Hamas on October 7, 2023, 168 have returned alive, and eight were rescued.
Only one deceased hostage, Ran Gvili, remains.