Displaced Palestinians walk past the rubble as they attempt to return to their homes, following a delay in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas over the hostage list
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Ceasefire sees displaced Gazans return home as Israel awaits hostages

British-Israeli national Emily Damari is among three women who Hamas say will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

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