GAZA / JERUSALEM: Israel and Palestinian militants have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza From Sunday night at Cairo’s suggestion, sources said, after Israel’s sustained attack on Palestinian targets over the weekend prompted militants to target their cities with longer-range missiles.
An Egyptian security source said Israel had agreed to the armistice offer, while a Palestinian official familiar with Egypt’s reconciliation efforts said it would take effect at 20:00 (1900). GMT).
Spokespersons for Israel and Islamic Jihad, with whom they have been fighting in Gaza since clashes broke out on Friday, did not confirm this, saying only that they have links to Cairo.
An Egyptian security source said Israel had agreed to the armistice offer, while a Palestinian official familiar with Egypt’s reconciliation efforts said it would take effect at 20:00 (1900). GMT).
Spokespersons for Israel and Islamic Jihad, with whom they have been fighting in Gaza since clashes broke out on Friday, did not confirm this, saying only that they have links to Cairo.
