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Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we're able to see if they've reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in Gaza. We'll hear more about who is taking charge as the dust settles and what the future of governance in the territory might be.
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NPR NewsAfter more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week's ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present overwhelming obstacles.
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NPR NewsA fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes they fled during the way. Our producer in Gaza returns to the southern city of Rafah, the site of an intense bombing campaign. There, many are returning to their homes to find utter destruction. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates