The hostage deal: Understanding Israel’s conflicting emotions - opinion

The conflicting emotions Israelis are feeling about the hostage deal range from fear and sorrow and anger to joy and happiness.

EMPTY COFFINS line a street near the Prime Minister’s Office, in protest of the ceasefire deal, Jan. 16 in Jerusalem.

EMPTY COFFINS line a street near the Prime Minister’s Office, in protest of the ceasefire deal, Jan. 16 in Jerusalem.

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ByDR. MIKE GROPPER

JANUARY 25, 2025 08:42

Updated: JANUARY 25, 2025 09:09

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