A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, ending the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands more. The agreement, brokered by mediators, includes the release of hostages held by both sides and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. While the ceasefire is welcomed by many, protests are expected to continue as calls for justice and accountability grow.
Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar said he cried tears of joy after hearing that a ceasefire had been reached in the Israel - Hamas war in Gaza on Wednesday.
Mediators said that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a three-phase deal, which promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Pro-Palestinian groups in Canada say the deal will not end their regular demonstrations in cities like Toronto, while a national Jewish advocacy group says it"will not rest" until every hostage held by Hamas is released.
Yara Shoufani, a Palestinian in Toronto who is a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement, said the goal of the group's protests moving forward will be to pressure the Canadian government to impose a two-way arms embargo and hold the perpetrators of atrocities in Gaza accountable. "Canada's Jewish community will not rest until every hostage taken on Oct. 7 is returned home to their loved ones," the organization's interim president, Noah Shack, wrote in a statement.Najjar said his sister, who is a doctor, and three nieces are still in Gaza and that he has been able to help other family members evacuate to Egypt.
"But she is one of the last female doctors in her area. She says that she can't promise to do that. So we hope that these days are going to pass by quickly and no more civilians are going to be targeted."
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