Israels security establishment has of yet issued no response to reports on a forthcoming ceasefire with Hamas, but an official has said any such decision hinges on a complete stop to rockets being fired from within the Strip. If Hamas stops firing towards Israeli territory, the source said, Israel will cease its jet strikes in the Strip. He added that Israel passed a very clear message to Hamas that quiet would be reciprocated, and said that at this time, the ball rests in Hamas court. If they accept a unilateral ceasefire, quiet will resume. --------------------------------------- An Egyptian-mediated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is to be announced shortly, the BBC reports, citing a Hamas source. The source said intensive contacts between Hamas and Egyptian officials succeeded in reaching a new truce between Hamas and Israel, and that the ceasefire agreement was to be announced within hours, according to the BBC. (HAARETZ)
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:37:18 +0000
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