Israel, Hamas agree to truce via Egyptian mediators

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Mon, 25 Mar 2019 - 08:19 GMT

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Mon, 25 Mar 2019 - 08:19 GMT

Streaks of light are pictured as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen from the Israeli side of the border March 25, 2019 REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Streaks of light are pictured as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen from the Israeli side of the border March 25, 2019 REUTERS/Amir Cohen

GAZA - 25 March 2019: Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Egypt, a senior Palestinian official told Reuters.

The official, who was familiar with the Egyptian mediation but who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the truce went into effect at 2200 local time (2000 GMT).

"An agreement on a ceasefire was reached between Palestinian factions and Israel upon Egyptian mediation," the official said.

Hamas TV also reported that a ceasefire agreement had been reached.

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