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Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire after 11-day conflict
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Israel and Hamas announced a cease-fire on Thursday to halt an 11-day conflict that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in much of Israel to a standstill.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Thursday said his Security Cabinet unilaterally approved the Egyptian-mediated proposal.
Hamas quickly followed suit and said it would honor the deal.