Sara Hussein

An Israeli soldier sits on top of his tank in the northern Gaza Strip.

For Israelis, the ground operation is a success — for Gazans, it has just heightened the violence

Conflict & Justice

Rocket launches are down and tunnels are being destroyed in the Gaza Strip, which are signs of progress for the Israeli military. But Gazans say the ground offensive is creating more deaths and “ghost town scenes” across the tiny territory, with no sign of a possible ceasefire.Rocket launches are down and tunnels are being destroyed in the Gaza Strip, which are signs of progress for the Israeli military. But Gazans say the ground offensive is creating more deaths and “ghost town scenes” across the tiny territory, with no sign of a possible ceasefire.

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Gaza Celebrates Ceasefire

Global Politics
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