As Australian leaders hail US President Donald Trump's "incredible achievement" to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinian Australians scoff, fearing a reprisal of Israeli attacks.

Not for the first time during Israel's war with Hamas, there is a dissonance between the government's position and those with on-the-ground ties to Gaza.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles said the return of Hamas-held hostages to Israel as part of the ceasefire was a "wonderful day" after an appalling tragedy.

"It is an incredible achievement on the part of Donald Trump and it is one that is very much going to be remembered by history," he told Sky News on Tuesday.

As part of the deal, almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been freed by Israel.

A short-term Australian prisoner of Israel al

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