Welcoming the release of hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher as part of the first day of the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, most Israeli leaders and politicians reacted with joy and pride at their return to Israel.

Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. A large bus carrying dozens of Palestinian detainees exited the gates of Israel’s Ofer prison,