Israelis celebrate the release of three hostages held captive in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian militants, in Tel Aviv on January 30, 2025. Israel and Hamas were set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange on January 30, with three Israelis and five Thai captives slated for release as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)