Palestinians displaced from their homes in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, started to make their way back as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.
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The deal came into force at 11.15am local time, with Israeli troops pulling out of urban areas they had occupied. Elated Palestinians returned to streets now filled with rubble from months of Israeli strikes. People expressed their hope for a lasting truce and a chance to rebuild
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