Experts cautiously optimistic the Gaza ceasefire marks a long-overdue breakthrough, but warn lasting peace will depend on what happens next
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Israel, Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire
The truce follows months of negotiations mediated by Egypt, the US and Qatar
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‘Bittersweet’ relief for Palestinian diaspora in UAE as expats voice cautious optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages – including all women, children, and men over 50 – will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
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World leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, call for lasting peace
From Washington to Riyadh, leaders welcome watershed Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, as mediators race to halt hostilities before implementing the Gaza deal on Sunday
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Starbucks Middle East operator AlShaya to lay off 2,000 staff amid boycott impacts: Report
The job cuts, which began on Sunday, represent around 4 percent of AlShaya’s total workforce of almost 50,000 people
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UAE condemns Israel ground operations in Gaza, calls for immediate ceasefire
The UAE has urged the protection of civilians amidst Israeli ground operations in Gaza