GAZA, Palestinian Territories: A ceasefire between Israel and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza, negotiated with the help of Egypt, came into force early on Thursday, a Palestinian source told AFP.
Tensions flared on Tuesday after militants fired six rockets at Israel that wounded two people.
Several hours after the militants fired the first rockets, Israeli aircraft killed two militants from Hamas’ armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, in northern Gaza, sparking even more rocket fire.
An early-morning Israeli raid on Wednesday near the southern city of Rafah killed a third militant from the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC). Later Wednesday, a Hamas militant hurt in the evening strikes died of his injuries, medics said.
“The Egyptians negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups,” the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity, without giving further details.
No further firing of missiles was detected from 7:30 pm (1730 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the Israeli army.
Israeli officials said the government had received messages from Hamas calling for a ceasefire, Israeli public radio reported.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription