Hundreds have been celebrating across Tel Aviv, but organisations are committed to stand by until all captives are returned

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Caught between hope and despair for the past 15 months, families of Israeli hostages have welcomed the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which promises the release of dozens kidnapped by the militant group.

Yet, as they celebrate, relatives of the individuals abducted by Hamas in the attack that triggered the conflict on 7 October 2023 expressed concerns for the future of those who will remain in captivity.