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Are Gazans seeing real relief?

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Gazans are experiencing a mix of relief and hope due to the ceasefire and peace deal, but the situation remains fragile with immense destruction, loss, and uncertainty about long-term recovery and governance.

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CBC News

Israelis, Palestinians cheer ceasefire, but worry about lasting peace

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  • Preparations in Tel Aviv for the return of Israeli hostages, with credit given to Donald Trump for the ceasefire.
  • Mixed emotions among Israelis, particularly families of hostages who were killed. 19s
  • Gaza residents celebrate the ceasefire but mourn significant losses and destruction. 58s
  • Over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began, according to Gaza health officials. 1m 49s
  • Questions remain about the durability of the ceasefire and ongoing international involvement. 3m 6s
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Israelis, Palestinians cheer ceasefire, but worry about lasting peace
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Israelis, Palestinians cheer ceasefire, but worry about lasting peace

After two years of hunger, destruction, and loss, Gaza is finally quiet, but the happiness is mixed with sadness and uncertainty about the future.

Moment of hope in Gaza as ceasefire brings anticipation, UNRWA says
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Al Jazeera
9 hours ago
Moment of hope in Gaza as ceasefire brings anticipation, UNRWA says

It is a moment of hope and immediate respite for survivors in Gaza, but immense anticipation remains as humanitarian organizations assess the scale of destruction and the work ahead.

Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds

The deal promises an end to war and a vast increase in humanitarian deliveries to Gazans, but the path forward is uncertain due to deep mistrust and the scale of devastation.

Celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
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Africanews
17 hours ago
Celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

Celebrations erupted in Gaza as hopes for an end to the two-year war rose, but people remain cautious as many details of the peace plan are still unresolved.

Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal

In Gaza, after 734 days of loss and war, there was overnight relief and joy as the ceasefire was announced, with people expressing gratitude for an end to the bloodshed.

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