On Monday, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians started returning to northern Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement. 

The ceasefire is currently in its first stage; 33 hostages will be returned to Israel and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners will be released. Despite initial celebrations, many are nervous about whether this ceasefire will hold, and what Gaza’s future will look like. 

Today, we hear reactions to the ceasefire from three Palestinians in northern California who have family in Gaza.

This episode was produced by Jessica Kariisa, Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and Mel Velasquez. It was edited by Alan Montecillo and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.

Links:

• Tentative Relief and Fear: 4 Bay Area Palestinian Americans React to the Gaza Ceasefire

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