The decision came after heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. There was no immediate comment from Hamas
Operation Cast Lead was supposed to eliminate the offensive capabilities of Hamas the Palestinian political faction that had taken over Gaza the year before.
Israel says it has no 'timeframe' for ending hostilities; death toll tops 219
President Joe Biden stepped up the pressure on Israel to end 10 days of violent skirmishes with Palestinians
US President Joe Biden, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed his support for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, the Palestinian military group
The overnight bombardment came after the deadliest day of the conflict, which included a strike in Gaza City that left three buildings flattened and killed at least 42 people
President Joe Biden on Saturday held telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed his strong support for Israel's right to defend itself against terror groups.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the continued fighting with the Islamic Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip "will take time" to end
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Failing to meet the deadline raises the possibility that his Likud party could be pushed into opposition for first time in 12 years
Israel's 4th election in two years failed once again to produce a clear winner, as the pro-Netanyahu group has the declared support of 52 members of the Israeli Parliament, while opponents have 57
Uncertainty hovered over the outcome of Israel's parliamentary election Wednesday
After claiming a victory in the parliamentary election, Netanyahu pleaded with members of rival parties to and partner with him to create a coalition, warning of a fifth rapid-free election otherwise
Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock
Israelis will head to the polls for the fourth time in two years on Tuesday, hoping to end the political stalemate that began in December 2018 when PM Benjamin Netanyahu initiated the first election
Thousands of people took to the streets throughout Israel to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days ahead of the country's fourth general election in less than two years
Netanyahu will fly to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, an official confirmed, a historic trip meant to cement new diplomatic ties and boost Israeli leader's re-election hopes
Netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week
The Jerusalem court overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has delayed the opening of the dramatic evidentiary stage until after March 23 elections.
The statement said the conversation was "warm and friendly" and lasted about an hour