Palestinians react to news of a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Jan.15, 2025. (Credit: Mohammed Salem/Reuters)
BEIRUT — Palestinians in Gaza are torn between ecstatic joy and cautious optimism on Wednesday evening as news came out of an agreement reached between Israel and Hamas that could bring a reprieve from and possible end to a bloody and devastating war in the besieged Strip."I almost can't believe it," said Nada Faiz, mother of one-year-old Karim. "The war is over, my house is still standing and tomorrow I'm leaving my tent and heading back home. This is a dream come true." Follow our live coverage: Qatari PM announces cease-fire in Gaza will begin Sunday; Netanyahu says deal contains unresolved issues | Live Faiz spoke with L'Orient Today by phone from Rafah the southern-most district in Gaza, where more than 1.4 million people were forced into a space previously home to a fifth of that number. Faiz was among the tens of thousands...
BEIRUT — Palestinians in Gaza are torn between ecstatic joy and cautious optimism on Wednesday evening as news came out of an agreement reached between Israel and Hamas that could bring a reprieve from and possible end to a bloody and devastating war in the besieged Strip."I almost can't believe it," said Nada Faiz, mother of one-year-old Karim. "The war is over, my house is still standing and tomorrow I'm leaving my tent and heading back home. This is a dream come true." Follow our live coverage: Qatari PM announces cease-fire in Gaza will begin Sunday; Netanyahu says deal contains unresolved issues | Live Faiz spoke with L'Orient Today by phone from Rafah the southern-most district in Gaza, where more than 1.4 million people were forced into a space previously home to a fifth of that number. Faiz was among the tens of...