'Historic moments': Palestinians and Israelis celebrate Gaza ceasefire deal announcement

Celebrations unfolded in Israel and Gaza after Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the 'first phase' of a peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners held in Gaza.
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Crowds gathered near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, clapping and cheering, in what one Palestinian described as 'historic moments' after two years of conflict. The mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, Einav Zangauker, celebrated the imminent return of her son, saying 'Thank you to the people of Israel, to the soldiers, thank you to President Trump'

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