After Israel’s refusal to withdraw its security forces from the mosque compound, Hamas launches a sustained rocket barrage from Gaza into Israel. In retaliation, Israel responds with airstrikes on Gaza. This violent conflict persists for 11 days, resulting in the loss of a minimum of 250 lives in Gaza and 13 in Israel.

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,

Members of Vancouver's Palestinian and Israeli diasporas expressed cautious optimism over a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month-long war that has led to immense suffering in the region.

Among both Jews and Palestinians in Chicago, there was a sense of relief in the wake of the news Wednesday. As Sabrina Franza reports, many are also feeling cautiously optimistic that the deal will be carried out in the terms that were outlined.