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Israel, Hamas: Agree to Egypt-brokered cease-fire
GAZA CITY — Gaza residents took to the streets in celebration Tuesday as Israel and Hamas agreed to an Egyptian-brokered, open-ended cease-fire, ending seven weeks of conflict that killed more than 2,200 people, mainly Palestinians.
"Finally, we will have some time to breathe and inspect the huge damage done to our homes and properties," said Nidal Hararah, 60, a grandfather in Gaza City. "Thank God that my family is alive. ... We will rebuild what was destroyed. We will defy our fears and fight for a better future."