Gaza Truce

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease fire to begin on Friday morning.  They are also sending negotiators to Cairo to try to reach a longer lasting deal.

Hamas’ View of Its Ceasefire with Israel

“This is a point on the way to a great defeat for Israel.”

Khaled Meshal, Hamas’ leader

Gaza Ceasefire

Egypt has announced a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, effective this evening.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the announcement.

With elections in January, Bibi doesn’t want or need a ground war.