Israeli armored convoy heading to Gaza Strip
A massive Israeli armored convoy was seen heading towards the Gaza Strip, today, following an intense confrontation last night.
According to local Palestinian activists, this Israeli armored convoy has position themselves around the Gaza Strip and is preparing to launch a major military operation that is bigger than the one that took place in the Summer of 2014.This move by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) comes just hours after the Palestinian forces fired more than 150 rockets towards the settlements surrounding the Gaza Strip.
Egypt is reportedly attempting to mediate between the Israeli and Palestinians in order to prevent any further escalations.
Comment: Palestinian officials
have confirmed that the resistance movement Hamas and the Israeli regime have agreed on a ceasefire mediated by Egypt to stop cross-border fire in the Gaza Strip.
A Palestinian official with knowledge of the ceasefire talks said Thursday that the truce was to begin at 20:45 GMT. Israel did not formally comment on the issue, but an Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, denied a cease-fire had been reached.
Another unnamed Palestinian official confirmed to Reuters the truce had been reached, saying, "Egyptian efforts managed to restore calm between Palestinian factions and Israel that will end the current escalation."
"Palestinian factions will respect calm as long as Israel does," he added.
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after intense fighting
Comment: Palestinian officials have confirmed that the resistance movement Hamas and the Israeli regime have agreed on a ceasefire mediated by Egypt to stop cross-border fire in the Gaza Strip. See also: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after intense fighting