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WATCH: Jerusalem strings bridge lights up at release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari

Following the release of three of the hostages to be freed in accordance with the hostage deal, the city of Jerusalem lit up the famous strings bridge with the ribbon symbol for their release.

The Jerusalem Chords Bridge, lit up with the hostages ribbon.

The Jerusalem Municipality illuminated the Strings Bridge at the entrance to the city this evening (Sunday) with the yellow ribbon symbol, the symbol of the hostages, in honor of the return of three hostages to the country.

The city spokesperson said that "Jerusalem residents continue to pray and hope for the swift return of all hostages to their families and for better days for the people of Israel."

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion also gave a statement, saying that: "For the first time in a while, the Strings Bridge is lit with the light of hope and joy for the return of the first three hostages: Romi, Emily, and Doron, among the 33 who are expected to return home in the coming weeks.

"Israel's capital and all Jerusalem residents pray for the well-being and return of all hostages, embrace the families, and stand by them in everything.

"We will continue to illuminate the darkness until the last hostage returns home. 'And the children shall return to their borders.'"

Watch:

Jerusalem Chords Bridge, lit up with the hostages ribbon.
Jerusalem Chords Bridge, lit up with the hostages ribbon. (Source: Arnon Busani)

The IDF said that all three hostages are now in safe hands and their medical condition is considered "good" following a preliminary examination. They are now headed to the hospital, where they will meet with their families and then start the long process of physical and mental recovery.

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum, as well as cities and ordinary citizens, have published their thanks and celebrations of the hostages' release. The enthusiasm is so great that the IDF and the government have had to publish guidelines explaining the importance of respecting the hostages' privacy and that of their families, and of being careful with their dignity and state of mind after their ordeal.

Meanwhile, leaders from Britain, France, and Germany have all called for using the opportunity of the ceasefire to "seize the day" for a Palestinian state which would coexist peacefully alongside the State of Israel and not threaten it with another attack like October 7.
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