Full coverage· Politics· Updated
Tel Aviv's Museum Plaza Officially Renamed Hostages Square to Honor Kidnapping Victims
Tel Aviv's Museum Plaza has been officially renamed Hostages Square to honor those kidnapped on October 7, 2026. The site became a central gathering place for Israelis demanding the hostages' return. Mayor Ron Huldai highlighted the plaza's role as a symbol of national unity and resilience.
2 newsrooms · 1 language · since
Plus
What happened
- 01Tel Aviv's Museum Plaza is officially renamed Hostages Square after October 7 kidnappings.
- 02The plaza became a central site for public prayers, protests, and calls for hostages' return.
- 03A municipal committee will oversee commemorations of the social struggle at the square.
- 04Mayor Ron Huldai called the square a symbol of unity and hope across Israeli society.
- 05The renaming ensures the tragedy and response remain part of the city's and nation's history.
The coverage
2 newsrooms on this story
Who covered it
- LeftNone
- Centre2
- RightNone
- HarediNone
- ArabNone
How it broke
See which of the 2 newsrooms broke it, and who waited