New Yorkers who fall on either side of the conflict in the Middle East had smiles on their faces Wednesday afternoon shortly after an announcement came out that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between Israel and Hamas.

“[I’m] excited, ecstatic,” said Salma Elmazer, who works in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, but lives in Bensonhurst and is of Egyptian descent.

“[But I’m also] kinda scared. I’m just waiting for it to actually happen to believe it because we got close multiple times,” Elmazer added.

It was restrained jubilation from Arab Americans in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, a neighborhood that has seen a large influx of Palestinians in recent years.

A similar reaction came from members of the Jewish community, as well

Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, says he is “cautiously optimistic.”

Universally, New Yorkers NY1 spoke to are hopeful this time that a deal actually happens and holds.

The families of American hostages in Gaza issued a statement saying, “We are deeply grateful that there is finally an agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring our loved ones home.”

They added: “We ask all parties to stay committed to this agreement, every phase until it is fully implemented and everyone has been returned.”

“We were waiting for this — I am so happy, so happy, so glad,” said Nashwa Mohamed with tears in her eyes, as she pointed out that “so much” had happened since the war broke out more than a year ago.

“Mohamed, who is Elmazer’s mother and also of Egyptian descent, says there have been too many victims over the past 15 months. Her daughter, Salma, agrees and hopes this deal holds permanently.

“That would be something that I would keep telling my kids one day — that I lived through and saw it because that’s a historical moment that generations before us never thought would be possible,” Elmazer said.

Inside the An Noor Social Center in Bay Ridge, Palestinian American Zein Rimawi is pleased with the news — saying he’s “very happy, very happy” — but he thinks lasting peace is still a ways off.

“The war these days will end, but it will come again,” Rimawi said.

Rabbi Ari Berman, the president of Yeshiva University whose son serves in the Israeli military, hopes it leads to longtime stability in the region.

”Let’s hope this leads to hostages freed, actually a freeing of hostages, and more security for Israel which will lead to greater security in Middle East,” Berman said.

Residents on the Upper West Side were also optimistic.

“I’m thrilled they’ve reached a ceasefire agreement that also involves the release of the hostages,” Gayton Gomez said. “If it’s real and it sticks, it’s fantastic for everybody, and I’d be really, really happy.”

“It’s very important,” Ronda Hauden said. “Should have happened over a year ago.”

“I’m really excited,” Edna Lamberty said. “I want everyone to have all their loved ones back home in their arms safe and sound.”

“I’m pleased that some hostages will be released,” Seth Jonas said. “I wish it had been all of them. But I’m looking forward to the Bibas kids being alive. I really wish all of them would be released as soon as possible.”