The Jewish community in Indianapolis gathered at the Jewish Community Center to mark the return of Israeli hostages and the Gaza ceasefire.
Several hundred people, including community leaders and state lawmakers, attended the event, which featured music, prayer, poems, and speakers.
After a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, 20 living hostages were handed over, followed by Israel's release of over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners.
The exchange of remains of deceased captives is currently underway.
Author's summary: Indianapolis Jewish community gathers to mark return of hostages.