Monday, August 11, 2014

A New 3 Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Hamas Takes Hold In Gaza



Gaza Conflict: New Three-Day Ceasefire Holds -- BBC

A fresh three-day ceasefire agreed between Israel and Palestinian faction Hamas in Gaza was holding on Monday.

The agreement, which began at midnight (21:00 GMT Sunday), came after days of intense mediation by Egypt.

If the truce continues to hold, Israel will send negotiators to Cairo on Monday for talks on a longer-term deal.

About 2,000 people have died in the conflict, which began on 8 July when Israel launched an operation intended to deter militant attacks from Gaza.

Those killed include more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the UN. Sixty-seven people have died on the Israeli side, including three civilians.

Minutes before the ceasefire began, militants claimed to have fired several rockets at Israel, including one at Tel Aviv, but there were no reports of damage.

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More News On A New 3 Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Hamas

Israel, Palestinians launch new three-day truce -- Reuters
Israelis, Palestinians Begin New Truce -- VOA
Israel, Hamas agree to Egyptian-brokered cease-fire -- CSM
New Truce Comes Into Effect In Gaza -- Radio Free Europe
Gaza, Israel Cease-Fire Update 2014: New 72-Hour Truce Underway -- IBTimes
Israel and Palestinians agree to further 72-hour ceasefire -- Irish Times
Fresh 72-hour truce begins in Gaza -- News24
Gaza Truce Holds After Death Toll Tops 2,000 -- SKY News

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