After weeks of intense conflict, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect, offering a brief window of relief for civilians on both sides.
In Gaza, CGTN correspondent Rami Almeghari reports the truce is holding as displaced Palestinians begin returning to their neighborhoods via newly opened routes. Recently closed roads are now bustling with families reclaiming belongings they left behind, signaling a return to normalcy, however fragile.
Humanitarian agencies are on standby, with aid deliveries expected to roll into Gaza in the coming days. The pause in fighting creates crucial space for food, water, and medical supplies to reach communities in urgent need.
Meanwhile in Tel Aviv, Jonathan Regev notes that Israel has initiated a 72-hour countdown for the planned hostage-prisoner exchange, set to start Monday afternoon. Citizens remain cautiously optimistic, balancing hope for their loved ones with the anxiety that accompanies any major diplomatic effort.
This ceasefire moment highlights the complexities of ending protracted conflicts. For a digital generation tracking global events, it underscores how diplomatic breakthroughs can open roads to reconciliation—and how fragile such peace can be. As the world watches, the coming days will test whether this truce can pave the way to lasting stability.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes holds, focus shifts to hostage release
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