Israel and Hamas Observe Cease-Fire

Israel and Hamas Observe Cease-Fire

August 17, 2018 9:51 am PST.

A 72-hour truce has been called in Gaza after four weeks of fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. Israeli ground troops have withdrawn from Gaza's order areas, and shops in Gaza City started opening their doors.

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