Miami Jewish Federation celebrates release of hostages held by Hamas
While there is deep relief for the 20 people who are now free as part of phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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While there is deep relief for the 20 people who are now free as part of phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military confirmed a ceasefire with Hamas has begun, with troops pulling back, civilians returning to northern Gaza, and a deal in place to exchange hostages and prisoners as U.S. troops head to the region in a support role.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first steps to end the two-year war.
Israel and Hamas, with U.S. mediation, have agreed to a phase-one ceasefire that includes releasing all remaining Israeli hostages, sparking overnight celebrations in both Israel and Gaza.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
While the city of Hollywood says its goal is to ensure the tragedy is never forgotten, others expressed cautious hope about reports that remaining hostages could soon be released.
South Florida is home to the third-largest Jewish population in the United States, with many residents maintaining deep connections to Israel. The city of Hollywood is marking the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by raising the Israeli flag at City Hall.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
The City of Miami Beach held a "We Stand With Israel" ceremony to honor the victims and remaining hostages of the Hamas attack that occurred on October 7, 2023.
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Members of South Florida's Jewish and Palestinian communities are sharing their hopes that peace talks can move forward.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
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Nearly two years after Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a surprise attack on Israel, members of South Florida's Jewish and Palestinian communities are sharing their hopes that peace talks can move forward—but only after hostages are released.
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