After Israeli troops stood down when a cease-fire came into effect in the Gaza Strip, Hamas began sending thousands of its forces into the streets in a show of force.

When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.

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As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza’s ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from the rubble. The militant group has not only survived 15 months of war with Israel — among the deadliest

A ceasefire deal is now in place between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Three Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza overnight overnight - as part of a group of 33 expected to be returned in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

The deal brings hope for Palestinians facing food shortages and widespread death and destruction, but its terms are controversial for an Israeli public traumatized by the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack—and wary of security concessions. Israel’s cabinet still has to give the deal its blessing.

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Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on Gaza and the release of the hostages. President Biden says of the Gaza ceasefire: “The elements of this deal were what I laid out in detail.”

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The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it freed 90 prisoners.

With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways.

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