Palestinian militants 'willing to agree ceasefire deal'

An armed group linked to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas’ ruling Fatah party today announced it would be willing to accept a ceasefire if Israel also agrees to stop its attacks.

Abu Mohammed – the nom-de-guerre used by the masked spokesman of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades in the West Bank and Gaza Strip – said the armed group would accept a truce ”if it is mutual and if Israel also commits to it”.