Free after 2 years: Israeli families watch in tears as convoys carrying hostages cross Gaza; Trump arrives in Israel

Alon Ohel, a gifted pianist kidnapped from the Nova festival, is seen back on Israeli soil, happy with his family, after a brutal captivity that left him with severe injuries. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

People in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square gathered to watch a live broadcast of freed Israeli hostages returning home, reacting with tears, relief, and applause. (Image credits: AP)

Crowds gathered near Reim in southern Israel as a convoy carrying freed hostages arrived at a military base, marking an emotional moment after weeks of captivity in Gaza. (Image credits: AP)

Members of an Israeli military band watched the live broadcast showing the first group of hostages being freed from Hamas captivity, moments before the arrival ceremony for US President Donald Trump. (Image credits: AP)

US President Donald Trump arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport, to address the Israeli parliament. (Image credits: AP)

Twins Gali and Ziv Berman were all smiles after being reunited following their separate captivity, they had been kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, who loves Japanese culture, was debriefed by a military official upon his release from captivity, where he had suffered extreme conditions. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

Eitan Abraham Mor, a Jerusalem barista, was warmly embraced by his family shortly after his long-awaited release from Hamas captivity. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

Matan Angrest, a combat soldier and devoted Maccabi Haifa fan, was seen with an Israeli officer after being released from captivity. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

Omri Miran, a family man kidnapped from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, was seen in a moment of relief after his release. His return brought an end to his wife Lishay's relentless fight and the long wait of his two young daughters. (Image credits: X/@IsraelWarRoom)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on Sunday evening, announcing the release of several hostages held in Gaza as part of a long-negotiated exchange deal. (Image credits: X/@IsraeliPM)