Ceasefire Brings Hope to Jewish and Palestine Groups
20 Israeli hostages were freed and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners released amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes for lasting peace.
I really felt joy that they were released — back with their families or reuniting with them. I can’t imagine what they went through.
Jonathan Feibel from Jewish Columbus expressed his joy at the news, hoping the ceasefire holds, stating that the Arab world’s willingness to rid Hamas from Gaza could bring lasting peace.
- Israel's goal is to live in peace and practice their religion freely without fear of attacks.
- Sabreen Abu Obaid from Baladna, the Palestine Society of Columbus, welcomed the pause in bombing but stressed that it doesn't bring justice.
Author's summary: Ceasefire brings fragile hope to Jewish and Palestine groups.