| Israel and Hamas Agree To Cease-Fire |
| Nov-21-2012 |
| Keywords: israel, gaza, hamas, cease-fire, ceasefire |
Ending a deadly eight-day conflict, Israel and Hamas backed militants in Gaza announce a cease-fire.
The truce was announced by the Egyptian foreign minister Mohammed Kamel Amr on Wednesday.
The foreign minister, made the announcement of the Egyptian brokered truce from Cairo alongside U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"Egypt is assuming the responsibility and leadership that has long made this country a cornerstone of international peace," Clinton said.
However Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that more action may be taken if the truce fails to end the rocket fire on Israel from militants in Gaza.
'I know there are citizens that expected a wider military operation and it could be that it will be needed. But at this time, the right thing for the state of Israel is to take this opportunity to reach a lasting ceasefire.'
President Obama called Netanyahu and commended the decision. Obama also reiterated his commitment to Israel's security. Obama also spoke with Egypt's president, Mohamed Morsi, and thanked the leader for his efforts in achieving the agreement.
However, a dozen rockets hit southern Israel an hour after the cease-fire went into effect at 2 p.m. EST. Authorities said schools in the region planned to stay shut Thursday as a precaution in case rockets continue to be launched.
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