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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in Gaza on Friday, halting a two-year war that killed over 67,000 Palestinians.

The deal involves exchanging 48 remaining hostages for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with releases expected to begin early next week.

Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to destroyed homes, but critical questions remain about Gaza’s future governance and demilitarization efforts.

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, the military said, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting and exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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