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August 11, 2014

Second 72-Hour Ceasefire Takes Effect After New Israeli Strikes on Gaza 
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A new 72-hour truce in Gaza appears to be holding as talks to secure a
lasting deal resume in Cairo. On Sunday, nine Palestinians died in
Israeli airstrikes prior to the start of the new ceasefire. One Israeli
strike destroyed the home of the mayor of Gaza City.

 

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