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Hostages Square Hosts Yom Kippur Prayers for Unity and Remembrance
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israelis gathered at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for Yom Kippur prayers, marking nearly three years since the October 7 attacks. The service focused on gratitude for returned hostages, remembrance of the deceased, and prayers for soldiers and national unity.
- 01Hostages Square hosted Yom Kippur prayers nearly three years after October 7.
- 02The service combined gratitude for returned hostages and remembrance of the deceased.
- 03Prayers also focused on IDF soldiers and strengthening Israeli societal unity.
- 04The square has become a symbol of unity across diverse Israeli groups.
- 05Organizers believe collective prayer contributed to hostage returns.
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