CLEVELAND (WJW) - The tentative peace agreement between Israel and Hamas is being applauded by many Northeast Ohioans, especially those in the Jewish and Palestinian American communities.

Moran Arad, 50, was born in Israel and her parents still live near the Gaza Strip.

From her home in the Greater Cleveland Area, she watched in amazement as terms of the proposed deal were announced to the world by President Donald Trump.

"I don't know if happy is the word, but we're very relieved that it's almost over. The war is almost over, hostages are coming back, no more sounds of missiles, gunshots, airstrikes," she told FOX 8.

When asked what it means to her family and the people of Israel, she said, "It's makes me very emotional to think about it because throughout my life, growing up there, w

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