Ireland’s Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder said, 'after so many dark days, today the world feels a little bit brighter'. Photograph: Collins
Palestinians living in Ireland have responded to the news of an initial peace plan for Gaza with a mixture of scepticism and cautious optimism, insisting Israel is held accountable for war crimes.
There were also mixed feelings in Israeli and Jewish communities. Ireland’s Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder said “after so many dark days, today the world feels a little bit brighter” but, he added, “this is only the beginning” in terms of achieving peace and security in the region.
Halla Alsourani, who came to Ireland last year with her daughter, is struggling to believe the reports of a peace deal.
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