A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has come into effect after three days of violence which left at least 43 people dead, informs BBC.
The truce began at 23:30 local time on Sunday, August 7, after talks were moderated by Egyptian mediators. Israeli Prime Minister office confirmed the ceasefire.
The Israeli military said it began its attack on sites in the Gaza Strip in response to threats from a militant group. It followed days of tensions after Israel arrested a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) member in the occupied West Bank.
By Sunday evening, the Palestinian health ministry said that 15 children had been confirmed among the 43 deaths recorded in the latest violence. Gaza’s health ministry has blamed “Israeli aggression” for the deaths of Palestinians and for the more than 300 people wounded, reports BBC.
Reports of a potential ceasefire deal come amid concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as health officials warned that hospitals only had enough fuel to run generators for another two days.
Israel-Gaza: Israel and Palestinian militants declare truce
