Jerusalem, Oct 10, 2025 (AFP) - Netanyahu hopes Israel can mark 'day of joy' from nightfall Monday if hostages return

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped Israel would mark a "day of national joy" starting Monday night, when all living and deceased hostages are expected to be returned from Gaza. "Citizens of Israel, two years ago, the Simhat Torah holiday became a day of national mourning," he said Friday in a televised statement, referring to the Jewish festival that begins at nightfall on Monday. "This Simhat Torah, with God's help, will be a day of......

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