Tel Aviv residents expressed mixed emotions after a ceasefire was declared in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The release of hostages has brought hope, but some remain in captivity.
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00:00Tel Aviv residents react with mixed emotions as the ceasefire brought the first signs of
00:04hope in the Israel-Hamas war.
00:06Freed hostages were reunited with their families, but nearly 100 hostages remain captive.
00:11The feelings are mixed, as the entire Jewish people, and also the refugees, we went through
00:17a very difficult period and still are.
00:20We are very saddened by all the injured and the refugees who lost their lives for the
00:26sake of the state.
00:31The deal includes the release of 33 hostages over six weeks, nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners
00:36and increased aid for Gaza.
00:40Future phases aim to secure further releases and a permanent ceasefire, though uncertainty
00:45looms.
00:47Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured U.S. assurances to resume fighting if necessary,
00:52despite efforts to advance peace.
00:56The next hostage release is set for Saturday, with talks on a challenging second phase expected
01:01in two weeks.