Morsi: Israel 'aggression' in Gaza will end soon

The Egyptian President has said Israel's operation in Gaza will end today and that ceasefire talks mediated by his Government will yield results within hours.

Mohammed Morsi told Egyptian state media that Israel's "aggression" in Gaza will come to an end and that the talks aimed at securing the truce have been positive.

A Hamas official has also said that "it's no secret" that both sides are on the verge of an agreement.