Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza awoke on Wednesday to news of a deal that brought both hope and agony.
Israel has said that about 240 people were taken hostage to Gaza, and it remained unclear which of them would be released under the cease-fire deal announced overnight.
Hours after the deal was announced, families said they had received no official information from the Israeli authorities.
At least 36 Israeli civilians ages 18 and under are being held in Gaza along with 13 of their mothers.
People have been calling to congratulate the family since Tuesday night, Ms. Engel Lichi said on Wednesday morning.
Persons:
“, ”, Yael Engel Lichi, Ofir Engel, Yuval Sharabi, Engel Lichi
Locations:
Gaza, Israel, Jerusalem, Be’eri