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'Bittersweet': Florida Jewish community members react to hostage release, Gaza peace deal

As hostages return home after nearly two years in captivity, members of the Jewish community are reflecting — not just on the joy of reunion, but on the pain of loss, the strength of unity, and the need for healing. In Boca Raton, preschoolers at B’nai Torah Congregation danced in celebration on Monday, marking the release of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But for South Florida resident, Ceci Azus-Serphos, the moment was bittersweet. Azus-Serphos is a cousin of the Bibas family — Israeli civilians who were among the victims. Two young children, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, along with their mother were killed. Their maternal grandparents, Margit and Yossi Silberman, were murdered in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. The boys’ father, Yarden, was released in February after 484 days in captivity. “Even though we are extremely happy and we can't wait to dance for those that came back. We are happy but we are also mourning for all the people that we lost,” Azus-Serphos said. “It's a bittersweet day." She says the pain is deep, but the unity of the Jewish community has been a source of strength. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/bittersw... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:   / cbs12news   WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:    / @cbs12newswpec   WPEC Daily News Digest:    • Плейлист   WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news, weather forecasts, sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach, Okeechobee, along with the rest of the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. We are TheOneToTurnTo. For more information, visit https://cbs12.com/ Have a tip? Email us at [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 561.844.1212 Have a video or photo you want to share? Upload it to cbs12.com/chimein/ WPEC is a FL based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #CBS12NEWS #WPEC #WestPalmBeach #SouthFlorida #News #BreakingNews #IsraelHamasCeasefire, #HostageRelease, #JewishCommunity, #GazaPeaceDeal, #BringThemHome, #IsraelNews, #JewishVoices, #MiddleEastPeace, #HumanRights, #JewishSolidarity, #PeaceInGaza, #EndTheConflict, #JewishUnity, #HopeForPeace, #NeverForget