Hamas announces ceasefire with Egypt and UN mediation

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The decision comes after the military operation launched by Israel over the death of an Israeli soldier on the Gaza border.

 

The Islamist movement Hamas announced today, Saturday, a ceasefire after Israel launched a massive military operation for the death of an Israeli soldier on the Gaza border. Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum has explained that the ceasefire has been mediated by Egypt and the UN.

This new escalation of tension, in less than a week, began on Friday afternoon when Palestinian militants fired on Israeli Army troops.

Three members of Hamas's armed wing, the Qasam Brigades, were killed during the first round of bombings against eight positions of the Islamist movement in immediate response to the shooting that killed the Israeli soldier, after which Israel announced the massive operation.

17th Friday protest

The incident took place during the 17th Friday protest, which took place on March 30 as part of the Great Return March, and in which 141 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire.

The army holds Hamas responsible for the instability that exists on the border, and accuses it of "perpetrating terrorist activities, under the guise of civilians."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the Security Cabinet to assess the situation, and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned Hamas that he will be responsible for all the "destruction and casualties" that may occur if the launch continues. rockets