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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — After two years of war and loss, there may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

As of 5 a.m. EST Friday, a fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas officially went into effect. The first phase includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from key areas in Gaza and the beginning of a large-scale return of displaced Gazans to their homes — to name a few of the actions of the deal.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas now has until 5 a.m. EST on Monday to release 48 hostages — 20 of whom are still believed to be alive.

WPTV’s Michael Hoffman spoke with local leade

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