Gaza Truce Reached, Hamas Says -- CNN
(CNN) -- Hamas officials said Tuesday that a truce has been reached that would end the fighting between Israel and militants in Gaza.
But Mark Regev, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said word of a deal was "just reports."
A senior Egyptian government official told CNN on Tuesday that there was no ceasefire deal, but added, "We may have an announcement later today or tomorrow."
Tuesday marks the 50th day of Israel's Operation Protective Edge. The Israel Defense Forces reported that militants destroyed a home in Ashkelon and fired a rocket that landed near a kindergarten in Ashdod.
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More News On Reports That Israel And Hamas Have Agreed To A Long Term Truce
Gaza conflict: Hamas says long-term truce agreed with Israel -- BBC
Gaza ceasefire deal reached, Palestinian groups say -- Reuters
Long-term Gaza truce agreed with Israel: Palestinians -- AFP
Palestinian officials: Cease-fire made with Israel -- AP
Hamas claims Gaza truce agreed with Israel -- Al Jazeera
Reports: Hamas says deal reached on extended cease-fire in Gaza -- USA Today
Hamas official: Extended cease-fire reached with Israel -- FOX News
Gaza truce agreed for 'permanent' ceasefire: Palestinian official -- Sydney Morning Herald
My Comment: This announcement is a surprise .... I expected a few more weeks of fighting. We shall see if it holds.
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