Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes
After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.
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Gazans greet the cease-fire with joy — and sadness for all that was lost.
Palestinians race back to the homes they fled, uncertain about what they will find or what lies ahead.The New York Times - 7h -
After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home
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Palestinians wept as they took to the streets across Gaza to celebrate the news that, after 15 months of airstrikes, Israel and Hamas had agreed a ceasefire deal.NBC News - 3d -
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