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Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv

Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv

Summary

Palestinians in Gaza reacted with relief to news of a ceasefire aimed at ending the conflict with Israel. The ceasefire, announced by President Donald Trump, marks the first step towards ending the two-year war, with further negotiations planned. Celebrations occurred in both Gaza and Tel Aviv as details of the ceasefire emerged.

Key Facts

  • A ceasefire agreement was reached to end the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
  • President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Wednesday night.
  • The ceasefire involves a prisoner swap and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces.
  • Qatar acted as a mediator during the ceasefire negotiations.
  • People in Gaza and Tel Aviv celebrated the ceasefire news.
  • Some airstrikes in Gaza continued even after the ceasefire was announced.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to have government discussions about the agreement.
  • Future negotiations aim for a complete Israeli withdrawal and changes in security and governance in Gaza.

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