By Lauren Crimp on Radio New Zealand…
Palestinian and Israeli communities in New Zealand are celebrating the news of a ceasefire in Gaza – but it is a very cautious optimism.
The deal, agreed on Wednesday between Israel and Hamas, is expected to halt the fighting in the devastated Palestinian territory for an initial six weeks, with some hostages held in Gaza and Israel set to be released.
New Zealand’s Justice for Palestine co-convenor Samira Zaiton said she would only begin to breathe easy when the ceasefire began on Sunday.
“It feels as though I’m holding my breath and there’s a sigh of relief that’s stuck in my throat that I can’t quite let out until we see it play out.”
Those in the region, and the diaspora, were acutely aware that ceasefire was only one step towards the liberation of Palestine, but it was still welcome, Zaiton said.
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