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'He has left hell': Israelis welcome home hostages after 15 months in Gaza

Sky News Saturday, 1 February 2025
'He has left hell': Israelis welcome home hostages after 15 months in GazaAt first, it was a gentle noise in the distance, but then it became louder and more rhythmic. People started pointing into the sky, and the cheering began, rumbling through Hostages Square.
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