After days of intensive talks in Egypt, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, bringing a glimmer of hope as hostages begin to be released and thousands of Palestinians head back to Gaza City 😊.
Picture thousands of people walking home like fans rushing into a cricket stadium—solidarity and relief on their faces. In parallel, the Israel Defense Forces are redeploying to new defensive lines, meaning troops are repositioning to honor the pause in fighting.
The United Nations, together with its partners, is prepped to ramp up humanitarian aid—think tents, water trucks, medical kits—to support families impacted by the conflict.
UN chief Antonio Guterres stressed the urgent need to kick off Gaza’s reconstruction. Rebuilding homes, schools, and hospitals will be a massive effort, almost like rebuilding communities after a major typhoon in Southeast Asia.
For now, there’s cautious optimism as everyone watches to see if the calm holds. 🕊️
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