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In southern Gaza, eight people, including police personnel and a child, were killed.
when an airstrike targeted their vehicle as they returned from responding to a family dispute.
Israel frequently targets police, deeming them as part of Hamas.
But for the people here, these officers are vital to keeping a low and maintaining order in a society already pushed to the brink.
With 30 people killed in just last week, the ceasefire has brought pause in widespread bombardment for some.
But for many others, the danger remains constant.
Anas Baba, NPR News, Gaza City.
A Palestinian song plays as hundreds of students rally in Gaza City.
They are raising their passports and college acceptance letters above their heads, demanding Israel allow them to leave Gaza.
Rima Skaik, who's 22, says she has been trying to leave Gaza for two and a half years after being accepted to four universities abroad, including in Canada.
Six months into the ceasefire, only small numbers of hospital patients and their companions have been allowed to leave Gaza.
Anas Baba, NPR News, Gaza City.
A Palestinian song plays as hundreds of students rally in Gaza City.
They are raising their passports and college acceptance letters above their heads, demanding Israel allow them to leave Gaza.
Remus Cake, who's 22, says she has been trying to leave Gaza for two and a half years after being accepted to four universities abroad, including in Canada.
Six months into the ceasefire, only small numbers of hospital patients and their companions have been allowed to leave Gaza.
Anas Baba, NPR News, Gaza City.
Prices are high, money is tight, and safety remains fragile.