The agreement was immediately greeted joy Palestinians. They took to the streets and waving Hamas flags. "This is a victory for the Palestinian people. They won for their patience despite bloodshed. They will open the border and stop the bloodshed. We will live in peace," said one Palestinian.
Israel halted air strikes as ceasefire deadline. But the rocket strikes Israel still continues one hour after the deal was announced. A total of 162 Palestinians and five Israelis were killed in a military raid last eight days. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said it would respect the truce if Israel did the same. But if there are violations, Hamas forces are ready to take up arms.
Hamas also expressed gratitude to Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi particularly the mediation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said the same thing. He claimed to be preparing for even greater strength if the ceasefire failed. In this deal, Israel is required to open the blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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