Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire in Gaza

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A ceasefire has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas. 

The news came as a great relief to the people of Gaza, but many questions regarding the deal still remain.

This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the details of the ceasefire deal. When ...

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The world has watched as a cease-fire has tentatively taken effect in Gaza. All the surviving Israeli hostages are home and many Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been released. Israeli forces have pulled back within Gaza, and much-needed humanitarian aid is rushing in. ...