AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Jewish community is expressing cautious optimism following Monday’s hostage and prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, marking what many hope could be the beginning of the end of a devastating two-year conflict .

At Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, where congregants were celebrating Sukkot — a holiday to both celebrate and remember lost loved ones — the news of the ceasefire deal has brought a mixture of relief and continued concern.

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“We pray for Israel, we pray for peace in Jerusalem, multiple times a day, every day,” said Rabbi David Sirull, who leads the synagogue where the war in Gaza has remained a constant focu

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