from mosque loudspeakers, most residents inspecting the damage were left horrified by the destruction caused by the conflict and were in no mood to celebrate.

“Everything has been completely destroyed,” said Yahia Karin, 54, as he surveyed the damage in Zeitun, his neighbourhood in southern Gaza that was the scene of some of the most furious battles between ground troops and militants.

The ceasefire comes after more than three weeks of fighting in which Israel blitzed Gaza following the breakdown of a previous halt in fighting. Some 1,200 Palestinians, about half of them civilians, have been killed in the densely populated territory, according to Palestinian and UN officials, as Israel targets rocket-launchers often placed in areas densely populated by civilians. Thirteen Israelis, 10 of them soldiers, have also died.

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The Growlers are an American band formed in Dana Point, California in 2006, now based in Costa Mesa.The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen,lead guitarist Matt Taylor and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka.They have released five albums, three EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines country, surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labelled "Beach Goth".The band has organized the annual Beach Goth festival since 2012. Held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, the festival typically features performances by bands representing a variety of genres, including pop, rap, hip hop, heavy metal, and rock. Over the years, the event has included costume contests, amusement park