As hundreds gathered outside Media City on the day before the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, many were looking to the future.
It comes after Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed to a ceasefire deal, which will see the war in Gaza paused to allow for the release of hostages.
It follows after weeks of negotiations in the Qatari capital. The ceasefire deals promise the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, according to the Associated Press (AP).
It is expected to deliver an initial six-week halt to fighting, accompanied by the opening of negotiations on ending the war altogether.
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