German Jewish leader: 'Reason to rejoice' after release of hostages

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2025-10-13

Berlin (dpa) - The return of 20 living hostages to Israel, including four German nationals, is a "reason to rejoice," a leader of Germany's Jewish community said on Monday. "We are especially happy about the four German citizens who can return home," said Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany. The comments came after the 20 captives were freed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas under the terms of a US-brokered......

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