Storyline: Beit Hanoun, a town in the northern Gaza Strip bordering Israel, has seen no signs of conflict since the ceasefire agreement took effect on Sunday. The area was a frequent target for the Israeli military,

After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.

As the long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza begins, it is met with cautious hope. Families who have endured unspeakable suffering are daring to dream of a reprieve, yet they remain naturally skeptical. The delays and political wrangling leading up to this ceasefire reveal a troubling reality: This agreement,