For the first time in two years, Gaza woke to something close to silence. No airstrikes, no sirens, only the hum of generators and distant shouts of disbelief. Across the border in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, families held photos of their sons and daughters and chanted “Thank you, America.” In Khan Younis, vendors reopened stalls among the ruins and children chased kites stitched from old plastic bags. For a day, life tilted toward hope.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas — brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump after marathon talks with Qatar, Egypt and Turkey — promises to release hostages and prisoners on both sides. Hamas will free 48 captives; Israel will release nearly 1,900 Palestinians and withdraw troops from
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