Palestinians in Gaza Strip express happiness at possibility of ceasefire in 15-month-war

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(17 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - 17 January 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ekhlas al-Kafarna, displaced resident: "We’re very happy to hear this news, of course. We were very happy. God willing, on the first day of the truce, we would be more happy because there wouldn't be warplanes, strikes and people would be able to sleep with ease. And God willing, everyone would go back to their homes and we’d see our loved ones, families and friends. It is a big