Thursday, November 22, 2012

Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Still Holding



Gaza And Israel Calm As Cease-Fire Holds -- Voice of America

A cease-fire that halted eight days of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas held firm Thursday as thousands of flag-waving Gaza residents poured into the streets, while in Israel the mood was more subdued.

Following a night of quiet skies after an Egyptian-brokered truce deal came into effect, Gaza's Hamas prime minister hailed the territory's multiple militant groups for respecting the cease-fire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was “giving the truce a chance” but was prepared for the eventuality it could collapse. As a precaution, schools stayed closed in southern Israel, where nerves were on edge after a constant rain of rockets during the most serious Israeli-Palestinian fighting in four years.

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More News On The Ceasefire Between Israel And Hamas

Live coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza -- Reuters
Gaza crisis: Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement holds
-- BBC
Calm returns as Gaza-Israel ceasefire holds
-- Al Jazeera
Gaza ceasefire holds but mistrust runs deep -- Reuters
A violent day in Gaza, then silence, then celebration -- McClatchy News
Gazans sweep up, head home as truce holds through first day -- L.A. Times
Gaza Residents Relieved on Day One of Cease-Fire -- Voice of America
Gaza and Israel begin to resume normal life after truce -- BBC
IDF reservists released after Gaza op: 'We'll be back' -- YNet
Israel pulls back from Gaza, invasion force intact
-- Reuters
Israel's Battle Damage Report Says Hamas Crippled -- Reuters
Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire, promise new talks on Gaza issues within 24 hours
-- McClatchy News
Hamas cries victory; truce with Israel holds
-- AP
Gaza war offers boost to Hamas leader Meshaal -- Reuters
Israelis Skeptical as Gaza Cease-Fire Takes Hold
-- Voice of America
Southern Israelis disappointed by Gaza cease-fire -- AP
Many Israelis denounce cease-fire accord, say job is unfinished -- McClatchy News

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