PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal to bring an end to violence in Gaza, set forth by President Trump, including the release of roughly 20 Israeli hostages.

The release comes on the heels of the Jewish community in Pensacola gathering for a celebration of what's known as the happiest day in the Jewish calendar.

A menorah in the front yard of Pensacola's Chabad Jewish Community Center. (WKRG)

Rabbi Mendel Danow leads the Chabad Jewish Community Center in Pensacola. He said the celebration serves a double purpose: to celebrate the holiday and the freedom of Israeli hostages.

A flyer for a celebration of the Israeli hostages' freedom on Tuesday, October 14th. (WKRG)

"It was an unbelievable feeling of- sense of relief, and a sense of ha

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