‘An amazing historic day’: New Yorkers react as remaining Israeli hostages released from Gaza after historic U.S.-led ceasefire deal

After more than two agonizing years in captivity, the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza were released Monday, signaling the initial phases of the end of the Israel-Hamas war, a conflict that rocked communities across the world. The release marks a significant milestone, hopefully closing a painful chapter in world history that began on Oct. 7, 2023.