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In Israel and Gaza,
residents are praising President Trump for striking a deal with Hamas to release a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen held in Gaza.
Hamas says it will release Israeli soldier Idan Alexander today.
NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from a public square in downtown Tel Aviv.
Israelis are gathered in front of a large screen in downtown Tel Aviv awaiting Alexander's release.
Many are criticizing their government's leaders for not securing the release of scores of other Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
Around 20 are believed to still be alive.
Yehuda Cohen's son is a hostage in Gaza.
We have no trust of any official in our country.
We need you.
We need the United States.
In Gaza City, resident Ahmed Abu Hadid praised President Trump.
Trump has shown Israel that the U.S. is stronger.