Mixed emotions flood social media as Gaza ceasefire announced

The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza has sparked a flood of reactions, reflecting a mixture of joy, relief, and deep skepticism among users.

Many expressed happiness at the prospect of a pause in hostilities. One user wrote, “This makes my heart so happy,” while another celebrated, “A ceasefire agreement finally. Glory be to the people and the resistance.”

this makes my heart so happy https://t.co/8gbI8TT30U pic.twitter.com/4Fm7lF2mny

— billie month | T4T  (@8bittersuite) October 9, 2025

Others focused on the human impact, with posts highlighting the hope for safety and rest after years of conflict. “Thousands of children and families might sleep for the first time in years today without the fear of being killed and maimed the next day.”

I hope it’s a peace that lasts and that their joy is continues. Thousands of children and families might sleep for the first time in years today without the fear of being killed and maimed the next day https://t.co/0e7Rn35jhh

— Anthony Eden hate account (@areyouawitchor2) October 9, 2025

At the same time, many users voiced lingering doubts and frustration over repeated breaches of ceasefire agreements. One post read, “Will Israel break it again, like all the other times?” Another added, “I hope this isn’t just a repeat of all the other temporary ceasefires we’ve had.” Some highlighted ongoing violence even after the truce announcement: “And somehow the bombs are still falling, f**k Israel.”

and somehow the bombs sre still falling fuck israel https://t.co/7LUpv1gZfJ

— krista  (@junhansfingers) October 9, 2025

Will Israel break it again, like all the other times? https://t.co/khhRaWFJIy

— Maria (@MariaMelonello) October 9, 2025

i hope this isn’t just a repeat of all the other temporary ceasefires we’ve had https://t.co/UzSt2rMC5e

— kat (@katluvr04) October 9, 2025

Criticism of political leaders also surfaced prominently. A user noted, “Biden’s failure, while in power, to press Netanyahu in any meaningful way looks more shameful by the day,” while another questioned the role of international figures in protecting Gaza: “No one should trust Trump and Netanyahu with the future of Gaza. But my goodness, these people need to breathe again.”

— If the deal stops the bloodshed, I’m all for it.
— I’m immensely skeptical that it will lead to durable peace or justice…but there’s always hope.
— Biden’s failure, while in power, to press Netanyahu in any meaningful way looks more shameful by the day. https://t.co/PwQUVclBIO

— Niall Stanage (@NiallStanage) October 9, 2025

The traumatised, starved, bereaved survivors of Gaza need the bombing and the siege to end.

No one should trust Trump and Netanyahu with the future of Gaza.

But my goodness do these people need to breathe again. https://t.co/JvaEgEUwhZ

— Owen Jones (@owenjonesjourno) October 9, 2025

Posts also emphasized the enduring humanitarian crisis in the region. One user wrote, “Alhamdulilah! I’m glad my people are filled with joy. However, I wish it was truly over. Unfortunately, it’s not. Even with the ceasefire, Israel breaks the agreement and continues to murder innocent civilians across Palestine. This is not war, but genocide.”

Alhamdulilah! I’m glad my people are filled with joy. However, I wish it was truly over. Unfortunately, it’s not. Even with the ceasefire, Israel breaks the agreement and continues to murder innocent civilians across Palestine. This is not war, but genocide. #FreePalestine  https://t.co/yEMKewowIo

— Hate Train (@TruthvHate) October 9, 2025

While hope is cautiously celebrated online, the collective sentiment reveals a community caught between relief, trauma, and skepticism, reflecting the complexities of life under repeated cycles of conflict in Gaza.