Jewish and pro-Palestinian organizations in the Chicago area welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between Hamas and Israel. In a statement, the U.S. Palestinian Community Network said the deal was a victory for people all over the world who have raised their voices against the conflict since its beginnings.

Jews and Palestinians in Chicago expressed cautious optimism Tuesday to a ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip,

Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.

People celebrated in the streets of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday following the announcement by mediators that a ceasefire deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas.