Hamas: Truce on ‘Basis of Mutual Calm’

Palestinian Hamas top leader Ismail Haniyeh, gives a speech during a press conference in h
AP/ Khalil Hamra

The Times of Israel reports: After two days that saw the worst exchange of fire between Israel and Hamas since the 2014 war, a fragile truce prevailed Friday in Gaza, with no rocket attacks or airstrikes since an apparent ceasefire went into effect at midnight.

The Hamas terror group said a ceasefire had been reached “on the basis of mutual calm.” It said the deal was mediated by Egypt and other regional players.

Israel denied there was a truce, but a senior Israeli official told Israel Radio that “quiet would be met with quiet.” There were no instances of violence reported along the border overnight.

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