The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought a cautious calm to families in Atlanta, with both Palestinian and Israeli communities observing the situation. Ghada Elnajjar shared, "This is my cousin Mohammed. He was a beautiful soul." Dov Wilker of the American Jewish Committee stated, "It's really a tremendous feeling to have watched the videos of the three young women who were released from captivity after 470 days of being held by Hamas in the dungeons of Gaza." The truce has led to the release of three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners, with Israeli troops pulling back from key positions in Gaza. Wilker also noted that the ceasefire is still in its early stages, with more hostages and prisoners involved in ongoing negotiations, according to Fox5 Atlanta.

President Donald Trump, now in office, reaffirmed his pledge to "stop all wars" during his inauguration. Wilker noted bipartisan support, stating that the cooperation between the Biden and Trump administrations in negotiating the ceasefire was a significant achievement, as reported by Fox5 Atlanta.

In the Georgia General Assembly, state Reps. Ruwa Romman and Esther Panitch discuss the ceasefire following the conflict. Romman, a Palestinian-American, emphasizes the need to protect civilians, while Panitch, the only Jewish lawmaker, acknowledges the complexity of the situation. Both focus on civilian safety. Governor Brian Kemp recognizes the Trump administration’s role in the ceasefire, and Panitch says, "I don’t care who gets the credit as long as the hostages come home," as stated by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.