Israel pulls forces out of Gaza; Hamas ceases fire

Monday, January 19, 2009

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli troops, some smiling and dancing, began to withdraw from Gaza on Sunday after their government and Hamas militants declared an end to a three-week war. But neither side achieved long-term goals and the burden of consolidating the calm fell to world leaders.

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