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The ceasefire, only the second of the ongoing war, officially begins tomorrow. I'm Scott Simon.

The ceasefire, only the second of the ongoing war, officially begins tomorrow. I'm Scott Simon.

The ceasefire, only the second of the ongoing war, officially begins tomorrow. I'm Scott Simon.

Also five years after America's first COVID case, is the country better prepared for the next major public health crisis?

Also five years after America's first COVID case, is the country better prepared for the next major public health crisis?

Also five years after America's first COVID case, is the country better prepared for the next major public health crisis?

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It should bring about a pause in fighting, as well as the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and many more Palestinian prisoners and detainees over the next six weeks. And Piers Hadil El-Shalchi joins us from Tel Aviv. Hadil, thanks so much for being with us.

It should bring about a pause in fighting, as well as the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and many more Palestinian prisoners and detainees over the next six weeks. And Piers Hadil El-Shalchi joins us from Tel Aviv. Hadil, thanks so much for being with us.

It should bring about a pause in fighting, as well as the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and many more Palestinian prisoners and detainees over the next six weeks. And Piers Hadil El-Shalchi joins us from Tel Aviv. Hadil, thanks so much for being with us.

What else can you tell us about the agreement?

What else can you tell us about the agreement?

What else can you tell us about the agreement?