Jewish community erupts in celebration as hostages return home

A man watches as a performer blows a Shofar during a snap Jewish community gathering to celebrate the planned release of Israeli hostages, in Melbourne, Monday October 13, 2025. Source: AAP / Jay Kogler/AAPIMAGE
SBS Hebrew spoke with two members of the Jewish community when Simchat Torah celebrations multiplied into hostage release parties. Here, two women speak of their relief and jubilation.
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