There were tears of joy Monday evening in Plano, where members of a Jewish synagogue with close ties to the families of hostages celebrated the release of those who were still alive after 2 years in captivity.

It wasn't easy to cut the zip ties that had been holding the poster with Eitan Mor's face on it, but Michelle Meiches was elated to finally do it after more than 2 years hanging on the fence.

Meiches couldn't contain her emotions after a day of homecomings in Israel for 20 hostages released from captivity after 738 days.

"For two years, we've prayed for this exact moment, and today, early this morning, our prayers were answered," said Meiches.

The Rabbi for Anshai Torah in Plano held a special outdoor service to celebrate the release of the remaining Israeli hostages during a t

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