The US State Department has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza.
The truce ends seven weeks of fighting that has left over two thousand people dead, and was brokered by Egypt.
State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said US Secretary of State John Kerry had been among those working behind the scenes ever since the fighting started:
IN: The Secretary has...
OUT: ...long road ahead
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State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki cautiously praised the development but said there are many more problems to tackle:
IN: I think what...
OUT: ...process as well
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State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said work needs to be done to help rebuild areas of Gaza:
IN: As calm is...
OUT: ...people of Gaza
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