The Middle East ceasefire and release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are creating renewed hope for lasting peace in Gaza.

The releases came three days after the ceasefire began and are part of President Trump's 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war.

From his living room in the Northern California city of Elk Grove in Sacramento County, Yassar Dahbour watched the images of a freed Palestinian man reuniting with his wife and children. The emotions were overwhelming.

"I can't describe it," Dahbour said. "We've been on an emotional roller coaster, and to see that, it's such relief, but I'm thinking about the tens of thousands who did not have this chance."

Sacramento Rabbi Mona Alfi, of Congregation B'Nai Israel, also watched as freed Israeli hostages finally e

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