Hostages' families gather in Tel Aviv for a Shabbat reception hoping to see their loved ones soon

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(17 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Tel Aviv, Israel - 17 January 2025 1. Pan of hostages' families and supporters gathered for Shabbat reception 2. Various of Shabbat candles being lit 3. SOUNDBITE (Hebrew) Ester Taranto, activist from Kibbutz Nir Oz: “We hope we can meet you (the hostages); you have no idea how much we miss you. Now we have reached the moment of no return, and we are all crossing our fingers, and waiting for you with a big, warm and an all-encompassing hug.” 4.