After more than two years of devastating Israeli attacks on Gaza, Palestinians are hoping the latest round of ceasefire negotiations bears fruit, Al Jazeera reports.

“We hope from God that a ceasefire would take place as soon as possible, because people can’t bear the suffering any more,” Jehad al-Shagnobi, whose house was destroyed in the Sabra district of Gaza City, told the Reuters news agency.

“The suffering is great; people can’t breathe any more. We hope from God that the negotiations take place today and are successful.”