A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes they fled during the way. Our producer in Gaza returns to the southern city of Rafah, the site of an intense bombing campaign. There, many are returning to their homes to find utter destruction.

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