After 15 months of 'horror,' Palestinians and Jews in Michigan welcome ceasefire
More than 46,000 Palestinians were killed over the past 15 months, according to the Associated Press, citing figures from the Gaza Health Ministry. About 1,200 Israelis were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, in Hamas' attack and an additional 840 Israeli soldiers were killed. Arab American activists say the Palestinian death toll is higher than reported.
Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups cautiously optimistic with Gaza ceasefire deal reached
Jews and Palestinians in Chicago expressed cautious optimism Tuesday to a ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip,
Chicago-area Jewish, Palestinian groups welcome news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Any agreement still needs to be approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, but is expected to go into effect in the coming days. The deal would bring the release of hostages, allow thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes and surge badly-needed aid
Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups react to Gaza ceasefire deal
Among both Jews and Palestinians in Chicago, there was a sense of relief in the wake of the news Wednesday. As Sabrina Franza reports, many are also feeling cautiously optimistic that the deal will be carried out in the terms that were outlined.
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