Israel-Hamas deal: Israeli families of hostages voice hope, skepticism ahead of anticipated release

Israeli families gathered at a Tel Aviv plaza on Wednesday, as Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of at least 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. “It’s (been a) terrible seven weeks… Too many hostages, too many children, too many babies, too many women. I don’t know how I feel. Right now, I want to be sure that my family will (be) released,” said Gilad Korngold, a relative of seven missing family members.