TEL AVIV — After more than 15 months of war, the guns have finally fallen silent in Gaza. Thanks to a fragile ceasefire, a total of seven Israeli hostages have now been released. Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag are now home safe with their families, with more hostages set to be freed in the coming days and weeks. It should be a time for celebration. So why does this moment feel so hollow?

The sombre mood in Israel highlights the conflicting emotions over the current truce{ai:summary}<p>A fragile ceasefire in Gaza has led to the release of seven Israeli hostages after over 15 months of conflict. The hostages—Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—are now reunited with their families.</p><p>Despite this development, the atmosphere remains somber, raising questions about the broader implications of the ceasefire and the ongoing situation in the region. #foreignaffairs</p>

Sarah Teich: Even with hostages coming home, the ceasefire in Gaza feels like a loss for Israel

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