Speaking to a crowd gathered Thursday in “Little Palestine,” Deanna Othman said she was cautiously welcoming the ceasefire agreement that could end the deadly two-year war in Gaza but remained skeptical that Israel will follow through with its promises.

“President [Donald] Trump must honor his commitment to securing a permanent ceasefire and must not allow the Israeli government to manipulate him yet again,” said Othman, an organizer with the Chicago chapter of American Muslims for Palestine, referencing past efforts to reach a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

It was a sentiment many others around Chicago and in suburban Bridgeview shared as the Israeli government approved an outline of the deal. On Wednesday, Trump said Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace p

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