Jewish New Yorkers celebrate the release of the remaining hostages from Gaza.

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The synagogue held a special outdoor Torah procession, known as Hakafah, to mark the release of the hostages

Monday’s procession coincides with the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah — a joyous milestone during which the Torah reading cycle concludes and starts again

It’s been just over two years since Hamas militants killed some 1,200 people and abducted about 250 others in southern Israel

Key aspects of the ceasefire agreement still need to be worked out, including whether Hamas will disarm, who will govern Gaza and the possibility of Palestinian statehood

“It’s amazing. It’s a tremendous relief. It’s a day of great joy. It’s also a day of great sadness in a lot of ways, but we’re just thr

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