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Cease-fire takes hold in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and the Hamas militant group agreed to a cease-fire Wednesday to end eight days of the fiercest fighting in nearly four years, promising to halt air strikes and rocket attacks that have killed scores and to discuss easing an Israeli blockade constricting the Gaza Strip.

Cheering Gazans emerged from their homes after a week, flooding the streets in wild celebration. Gunmen fired in the air, and chants of ‘‘God is Great’’ echoed from mosque loudspeakers. Residents hugged and kissed in celebration, while others distributed candy and waved Hamas flags.

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You go Girl!!! Obama sent in The Envoy!! Hillary for President 2016!!

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But first, Hillary has a little explaining to do in front of the Congressional committees investigating the Benghazi, Libya embassy attack coverup.

Man, blind hate is a scary, scary thing.

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Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal said the deal included an agreement to open all border crossings with the Gaza Strip, including the important Rafah crossing with Egypt" If that is true then Hamas will just smuggle in more weapons, then violate the truce. If Hillary insited that Israel agree to that then she just sold out Israel to its enemies!