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July 31st, 2014
07:12 PM ET

U.S., U.N. announce 72-hour cease-fire

The U.S. and U.N. have announced that all parties have agreed to a three-day unconditional cease-fire in Gaza.

MORE: Details of the humanitarian cease-fire - and what happens next

July 31st, 2014
07:08 PM ET

Lack of electricity fuels chaos in Gaza

After a strike on the only power plant in Gaza, CNN's John Vause reports on how the lack of power has exacerbated the suffering of those in Gaza - from traffic lights to hospitals.