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Ceasefire Day One

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Three hostages held for 471 days have returned to Israel as the ceasefire begins in Gaza. To mark the first day of ceasefire, we bring you a series of articles on the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on Israelis and Palestinians.

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Three hostages return home as ceasefire begins

Philissa Cramer
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This war has torn apart Israeli society

Eetta Prince-Gibson
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The hidden impact of the war on Israelis

Ittay Flescher
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The high price Gaza paid for Hamas’ October 7 attack

Ben Lynfield
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Israel counts the cost of its dead and injured

Shahar Burla
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