As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.
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Live Updates: First Israeli Hostages Are Returned as Gaza Cease-Fire Takes Hold
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants were openly back on the streets after 15 months of war. But hours after three Israelis were released, Israel still had not ...The New York Times - 2m -
Displaced Gazans return to conflict areas as ceasefire begins; first Israeli hostages to be released
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning.NBC News - 43m -
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens of Gazans After Cease-Fire Deal Is Announced, Officials Say
Israel has continued to bomb the enclave as it prepares to implement a cease-fire. Civil Defense said Gaza City had the highest toll with more than 80 killed.The New York Times - 2d -
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Gazans express joy and cautious optimism — but the violence isn't over yet
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 -
Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held in the Gaza StripABC News - 4d -
Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders
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The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
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About 30 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as truce talks set to resume
‘Harsh day’ of bombardments with several children among dead, says Gaza’s civil defence agency . Gaza’s civil defence agency said about 30 people were killed in Israeli bombardments on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 3
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