Summary
On Monday, Israeli and Palestinian detainees were released as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal, which involved the release of 20 Israeli hostages and around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, was facilitated with the help of President Donald Trump and other international mediators. New York political figures, including Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, commented on the development.
Key Facts
- Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal that led to the release of hostages and prisoners.
- The agreement included the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas for two years.
- Israel freed approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
- President Donald Trump and international mediators helped broker the ceasefire.
- New York politicians Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa expressed their views on the situation.
- Zohran Mamdani discussed the impact on New York and emphasized the need for peace and justice.
- Andrew Cuomo highlighted the emotional relief for families of the hostages and condemned terrorism.
- Curtis Sliwa expressed hope for peace following the release and noted the significance of the number 18 in Judaism.
