The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia welcomes news of the first phase of the deal between Israel and Hamas to return all the remaining hostages home and end the war.

The attacks of Oct. 7, 2023 and the explosion of global antisemitism that followed shook the Jewish community to its core. Throughout, we have witnessed the incredible resilience of both the Israeli people and our local Jewish community.

As we await details, we continue to look forward to the deal’s full implementation and the return of every last hostage after a two-year nightmare. May this deal usher in a new era of healing, recovery and rebuilding.

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About the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Since 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has served as the hub of the region’s Jewish communities, providing an infrastructure of support for Jewish people and organizations in need. Through grants, emergency funding, restricted gifts, endowments, and our partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, we annually invest in caring for those in need, combating antisemitism and global crisis, and securing a vibrant Jewish future. For more information, please visit: jewishphilly.org