Hamas supporters declare ‘victory’ in a Gaza City celebration.
As a cease-fire took effect, thousands of Palestinians gathered under a night sky free from the threat of Israeli airstrikes. Some wondered what the fighting had achieved.
GAZA CITY — As the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas took effect at 2 a.m. local time on Friday, thousands of Palestinians gathered in the streets of Gaza City to celebrate what Hamas supporters were calling a defeat of the Israeli forces.
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Biden hails ceasefire as a “genuine opportunity for peace”.
There’s a significant probability that, rather than bringing peace to the region, it will revive the fortunes of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. As it is they smell blood. The media can make disaster sound like the best thing since sliced bread. Open thread. How long will the ceasefire last?