"Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief Thursday but also caution. Uncertainty remains about some of the thornier aspects of the plan advanced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump such as whether and how Hamas will disarm, and who will govern Gaza."
"The war, which began with Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, has also sparked worldwide protests and led to allegations of genocide that Israel denies. Even with the agreement expected to be signed in Egypt later in the day, Israeli strikes continued, with explosions seen Thursday in northern Gaza. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties."
"In the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, celebrations were relatively muted and often colored by grief. I am happy and unhappy. We have lost a lot of people and lost loved ones, friends and family. We lost our homes, said Mohammad Al-Farra. Despite our happiness, we cannot help but think of what is to come. The areas we are going back to, or intending to return to, are uninhabitable."
Israel and Hamas agreed to a pause in their two-year war and a hostage-for-prisoner exchange expected to be signed in Egypt. Uncertainty remains about whether and how Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza. The war has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed much of Gaza, caused famine in parts of the territory, and sparked wider Middle East conflicts and worldwide protests alongside allegations of genocide that Israel denies. Israeli strikes continued even after the agreement, with explosions in northern Gaza but no immediate reports of casualties. Reactions ranged from muted, grief-tinged celebrations in Gaza to jubilant reunions and relief in Israel.
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