ATLANTA - Members of Atlanta’s Palestinian-American and Jewish-American communities reacted with cautious optimism Monday after President Trump signed a historic peace agreement in Egypt ending more than two years of war between Israel and Hamas.

Crowds in Israel and the West Bank celebrated as freed hostages and prisoners returned home . In Tel Aviv, families cheered as buses carrying 20 Israeli hostages arrived. Across the border, Palestinians welcomed home nearly 1,900 prisoners released in the exchange.

Local perspective:

"It’s a great development," said Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman, the state’s only Palestinian-American lawmaker. "Any time violence ends and hostages are released is a very, very good development."

Dov Wilker, Atlanta regional director for the Americ

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