Greenleigh Tel Aviv Events Photos Oct 2025 (Copy) (Copy)
John Greenleigh -Tel Aviv Hostage Release Celebrations Oct 9 - 13, 2025.
These images were taken between October 9, 2025 - the day the deal to release the Israeli hostages was announced - and October 13, 2025 - the day the hostages were released - in and around Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, an encampment in a public plaza established by families of Israeli hostages following the October 7th Hamas attacks and kidnappings.
Family members, supporters, activists, and the world’s press began gathering upon the announcement, and showed up for the next 5 days to support the families and celebrate the end of their two year ordeal. Included are photos of hostage family members being interviewed by the press, and speaking from the steps of a building.
In the final images of the series from October 13th, crowds watch a large video screen showing alternatively Donald Trump’s visit to Israel, and scenes of the release of individual hostages every few minutes.
A note: I found myself in Israel at this momentous time by coincidence while on a trip with my girlfriend, Monica. It was an amazing opportunity for me to capture what I observed as a photographer and present it. There is no political intention here - only a storytelling one. John
