Gaza ceasefire begins

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas meant to last at least three days has taken effect in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza ceasefire begins
Tue, 05 Aug, 2014 - 07:25

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas meant to last at least three days has taken effect in the Gaza Strip.

The truce was agreed to by both sides in the month-long war. It started at 8am (6am Irish time) today.

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