Gaza, Jews and ceasefire

Palestinians, Jews in Northeast Ohio react to ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
Both sides say they are cautiously optimistic for the end of the 15-month war, but also know there is a long road ahead.
NJ Jews greet Gaza ceasefire deal with relief, anxiety: 'There's been too many funerals'
The tentative deal stirred hope for Israeli and American hostages, but deep suspicion about bartering with Hamas after the Oct. 7 terror attack.
Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups cautiously optimistic with Gaza ceasefire deal reached
Jews and Palestinians in Chicago expressed cautious optimism Tuesday to a ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip,
Chicago-area Jewish, Palestinian groups welcome news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Any agreement still needs to be approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, but is expected to go into effect in the coming days. The deal would bring the release of hostages, allow thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes and surge badly-needed aid
Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups react to Gaza ceasefire deal
Among both Jews and Palestinians in Chicago, there was a sense of relief in the wake of the news Wednesday. As Sabrina Franza reports, many are also feeling cautiously optimistic that the deal will be carried out in the terms that were outlined.
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For Israeli Jews, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future
Israel’s government has yet to approve the ceasefire deal, which would include exchanging hostages from the Oct. 7 Hamas ...
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Irish Jews cry foul over ‘antisemitic’ president’s planned Holocaust memorial speech
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