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May 21 2021, 12:41 ET
SHELL-SHOCKED children stumbled out of bomb shelters for the first time in 11 days yesterday as Israel’s bloody clash with Hamas ended in yet another stalemate.
Islamist fighters launched wild celebrations at the same time as their Israeli enemies claimed victory after vicious rocket and bomb exchanges left more than 250 dead and 2,000 injured.
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Geffen Benyair, six, on the rooftop of a community centre in Sderot, 2km from GazaCredit: Ian Whittaker
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The 11 days of fighting have been stopped after more than 250 died and 2,000 were injuredCredit: AP
But youngsters have become poignant pawns in this endless cycle of strife – and pain was etched on their faces as they ventured back into the open yesterday.