Jewish community groups worldwide cautiously welcome the announcement of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, expressing hope for the welfare of their fellow citizens held by Gazan terrorist groups since the October 7 Massacre. The Orthodox Union executive vice president Rabbi Moshe Hauer expresses a mix of emotions, rejoicing with the hostages being released and weeping for those still held by Hamas. The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) also express relief and hope for future deals to release the remaining hostages. The UK's Jewish Leadership Council and the Board of Deputies of British Jews express hope for the return of all hostages, while the World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder emphasizes the need to pressure Hamas for the release of remaining captives and reject its reign over the Gaza Strip.