US EditionPalestinians in Gaza Express Relief and Caution as Ceasefire Deal Raises Hopes of Ending the War
The ceasefire includes a prisoner exchange and humanitarian aid, with 48 hostages expected to be freed, raising hopes for reduced violence after two years of conflict.
- Early Thursday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, based on a plan presented by US President Donald Trump, including releasing 48 hostages, around 20 alive, for hundreds of prisoners.
- Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel's offensive has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and Gaza's residents longed for an end to the two-year war.
- Residents expressed mixed emotions of happiness and caution, fearing the truce may be violated even as they welcomed respite in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip.
- President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement, saying it would allow withdrawal of occupation forces, entry of humanitarian aid, and a prisoner exchange under the 20-point plan.
- The bombardment has left Gaza largely uninhabitable, causing starvation and disease, while Palestinian factions praised mediators Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye for advancing reconstruction and humanitarian aid.
96 Articles
96 Articles
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified
Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters Israel's government has ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza within 72 hours after that.
Israelis and Palestinians greet Gaza deal with joy, relief, and caution
As Israel and Hamas finalize the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, many in the region are focused on what can go wrong. Even so, joy is enveloping many Israelis and Palestinians eager for emotional and physical relief.
TEL AVIV.- Both Israelis and Palestinians celebrated Thursday the announcement of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the biggest step to date to end two years of war, and return the last hostages captured by Hamas in the deadly attacks of October 7. According to the agreement, fighting will cease, Israel will withdraw partially and Hamas will release the remaining hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Truck fleets with food a…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
