It was an evening of hope and honor in Aventura as families came together to celebrate the release of all living hostages being held by Hamas earlier this week and to honor the memory of those lost.

Those who attended wore white and blue to the somber, but celebratory event at the Waterways Shoppes on Thursday night.

“God bless the USA, God bless the City of Aventura and God bless Israel,” said Aventura Mayor Howard Weinberg.

Local organizations also participated in the community event to praise the homecoming of the hostages.

“What a relief, what a relief that we can celebrate after two years of national torture,” said Miri Ketayi, Regional Director of Israel American Council South Florida.

Natalie Kaswan with Loving Moms United helped organize the event coined “They Are Home Now.” S

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