Journalists rejoice after Israel ceasefire deal

(CLO) Since the ceasefire agreement signed between Israel and Hamas, joy, hope, but also anxiety and caution are the emotions of journalists covering the war.

Journalists who risked their lives to bring news to the world in Gaza shared their perspectives and emotions after Israel and Hamas reached a landmark ceasefire.

In Gaza, the news was met with jubilation. With cameras rolling, Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif took off his hard hat, saying, “I can finally take off this helmet that has been wearing me out for so long.”

People in Gaza watch news of the ceasefire. (Photo: GI/BASHAR TALEB)

In the arms of his colleagues, Al-Sharif also took off his vest, a symbolic act of saying goodbye to his days of working under fire.

He said emotionally: "I remember Ismail Al-Ghoul, my friend who completed the mission for me. I remember Ismail Al-Ghoul, Rami Al-Rifi, Samer Abu Daqah and Hamza Al Dahdouh, my colleagues who sacrificed their lives to cover the war, and their images will forever be engraved in the minds of their loved ones."

In Tel Aviv, the mood was also filled with excitement. But alongside the joy, Israeli journalists also expressed caution. Danny Kushmaro, a veteran reporter for Channel 12, commented: "The ceasefire is a positive step forward, but we need to be sober and monitor the situation closely. Hamas has a long history of terrorist attacks, so maintaining lasting peace will be a big challenge."

Kushmaro also stressed the importance of releasing the hostages and the national reconciliation process. "The prisoner exchange is an important step to build trust between the two sides. However, to achieve sustainable peace, we need to address the root causes of the conflict," he said.

Former Times of Israel reporter Judah Ari Gross offered a more realistic view of the situation. “Despite the positive developments, we should not be overly optimistic,” he said. “The release of all hostages remains a goal that requires further efforts.”

Social media has become a vibrant forum for people to share their feelings and opinions about the ceasefire agreement. Alongside comments expressing joy, there have also been many skeptical and worried opinions.

"Social media reflects the mood of the people very well. Everyone hopes that this agreement will open a new chapter, but they are also worried about the potential risks," said Chen Liberman, a journalist with the Uvda program.

Phan Anh (according to CIR)

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