ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay's Jewish and Palestinian communities are weighing in on the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
The ceasefire agreement, along with the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, is being met with hope, but also some caution among these communities.
What You Need To Know • Jewish and Palestinian residents in Tampa Bay are reacting to the latest developments out of the Middle East • The CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee called the video of Israeli hostages being reunited with their families "overwhelming" and said he's hopeful a ceasefire will last • Leali Shalabi, a Palestinian-American woman, said she's happy for the Palestinian prisoners who were released but is concerned for those who remain in custody • PREVIOUS COVER