A spokesman for the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad told CNN that the agreement took effect at 4:30 a.m. local time in Gaza.
Israel rarely confirms or comments on the existence of any ceasefire. But Israeli authorities have lifted all restrictions on civilians in the Gaza periphery, which is likely a clear indication that Israel expect this latest round of fighting has ended.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned Sunday that “massive attacks against terrorist elements” would continue due to the rocket attacks coming from Gaza.
At his weekly Cabinet meeting Sunday morning, Netanyahu said “Hamas bears the responsibility not only for its own attacks and actions but also for the actions of Islamic Jihad, and it is paying a very heavy price for this.”
Israeli Economy Minister Eli Cohen used similar language in discussing the conflict.
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