Gaza Debate

Video: Truce hopes for Gaza

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 Uneasy Gaza truce comes into effect
19 Jun 08
 
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 A truce between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza has come into effect, with both sides voicing doubts over how long the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire will hold.

The six-month truce, which includes Hamas, began at 0600 (0300GMT) on Thursday, although violence in the Gaza Strip continued until the ceasefire came into effect.

The truce is supposed to put an end to Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli raids.

However just minutes before the ceasefire began, a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli fire.

The killing highlights just how fragile this agreement is.

But as Al Jazeera’s Hannah Belcher reports people on both sides of the border are hoping the truce will last.

 
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