Israelis relieved but uneasy after ceasefire takes hold as final outcome remains uncertain

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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.

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