'Joy and worry' from hostage families as deal reached
Families cautiously hope for hostage release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire. 94 remain held in Gaza; some have died. Agreement has 3 phases.
Families cautiously hope for hostage release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire. 94 remain held in Gaza; some have died. Agreement has 3 phases.
Israel will resume war if ceasefire fails. Truce is temporary, with hostage release for prisoners. Gaza reconstruction is planned. Hostage families worry.
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Gaza ceasefire: 33 Israelis for hundreds of Palestinians. Up to 1900 released initially, including long-term & female prisoners. Names vary on exchange.
Khalida Jarrar, a Palestinian leader, was due for release after months in solitary. Her family has mixed feelings due to past detentions and losses. She's a long-time activist arrested multiple times.
Smotrich says Gaza war will continue, Israel will gradually take control, despite ceasefire. He opposes deal, wants Hamas destroyed. War will resume if phase 2 is futile.
