Article 70R4G Israelis and Palestinians celebrate but key truce issues remain | First Thing

Israelis and Palestinians celebrate but key truce issues remain | First Thing

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Nicola Slawson
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Good morning.

There was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as part of a swap deal for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, on a day world leaders met in Egypt to try to ensure the current limited truce is extended into a durable peace.

What did Trump say? The prayers of millions have finally been answered," the US president said at the peace summit, with his counterparts lined up behind him. At long last, we have peace in the Middle East."

What did the education department say? The Guardian has contacted the education department for comment.

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