Hamas announces ceasefire with Israel after worst escalation in years
Nov 14, 2018
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories — Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip announced an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel on Tuesday after a severe escalation of violence threatened to descend into full-blown war.The groups, including Hamas, issued a joint statement saying they would abide by the ceasefire as long as Israel did the same.
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The latest round of violence began on Sunday with a botched Israeli special forces operation inside the Gaza Strip that turned deadly and prompted Hamas to vow revenge.
The clash that resulted from the blown covert operation killed seven Palestinians, including a local Hamas military commander, as well as an Israeli Forces officer.
Palestinian groups responded with rocket and mortar fire, as well as an anti-tank missile that hit a bus that Hamas says was being used by Israeli soldiers. A soldier was severely wounded in the attack.
Hamas announces ceasefire with Israel after worst escalation in years
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Israel is at it again.