00:00Israel and Hamas have agreed to the terms of a ceasefire deal.
00:04The historic agreement that was confirmed on Wednesday is expected to pause fighting in the
00:09Gaza Strip and allow the phased release of Israeli hostages held in the region.
00:14Now some Hollywood figures are taking to social media to react to the long-awaited ceasefire deal.
00:19Comedian and actor Michael Rappaport, a key supporter of Israel during the Gaza conflict,
00:23spoke out about the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in a post on X.
00:28He shared a photo collage of Israeli hostages and wrote,
00:31All of them bring home now.
00:33Television producer and writer Randy Mayhem Singer posted on her Blue Sky account,
00:37in part, grateful for the ceasefire in Gaza.
00:40She was more pointed in another post that followed when she added,
00:43Just so we're clear, Trump doesn't get credit for the ceasefire in Hamas.
00:47Trump and Bibi get credit for there not being a ceasefire until after the election.
00:51And actress Melissa Barrera shared this post that read,
00:54Until Liberation, following the news.
00:56The ceasefire goes into effect on Sunday.
00:59Protests and debates surrounding the conflict have shaken up film festivals
01:02throughout the world since October 2023.
01:05Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett, Susan Sarandon, Rami Youssef, and Nicola Coughlin
01:10were among those calling for a permanent ceasefire as the Gaza conflict unfolded.
01:14Meanwhile, Hollywood players who voiced their support for Israel during the Gaza conflict
01:18included Gal Gadot, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing, Gene Simmons, and Scooter Braun.
01:23With their advocacy often taking place online or as part of open signed letters.
01:28For much more on this story and all the latest updates, go to THR.com.
01:32This is the Hollywood Reporter News.
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