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Gaza Truce Takes Hold

Skeptics wary of future of the ceasefire

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 19, 2008 8:00 AM CDT

(AP) – Guns went quiet as a six-month truce between Israel and Gaza Strip militants took effect early today, despite widespread skepticism about its longevity. If the quiet holds, Israel will ease its blockade on Sunday to allow larger shipments of some supplies. A week later Israel...   Read full story »

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