Originally named Museum Square, the site became home to massive rallies calling for the release of all hostages held in Gaza following the Oct. 7 massacre and has now officially adopted the name Hostages Square.
Tel Aviv, Israel’s Hostages Square has officially received the name it was already widely known by.
Since October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre the square served as a powerful gathering place advocating for the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from southern Israel.… pic.twitter.com/zqHCIjhQc9— StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) August 12, 2026