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INTERVIEW: Sarah Coates reports on the ceasefire deal from Tel Aviv

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv talks to SBS's Janice Petersen Source: SBS News

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After 468 days of war - Israel and Hamas have finally reached a deal to end the fighting and free the hostages. The first phase of the ceasefire is set to begin on Sunday - to give the Israeli government time to formally approve it. Celebrations have broken out across Gaza and in Israel, but doubt still hangs over whether the deal will hold. SBS's Janice Petersen spoke to reporter Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv to get an update on the mood in Israel

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