Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, announced the ceasefire in a joint statement. "The resistance will abide by the ceasefire agreement as long as the Israeli occupation adheres to the Egyptian-brokered truce," it said.
Egypt and the United Nations had been working to bring a halt to hostilities along and around the Gaza border since Monday evening.
What is the meaning of brokered truce?
Israel-Gaza ceasefire brings end to most severe round of fighting since 2014 war - CNN
Egypt and the United Nations had been working to bring a halt to hostilities along and around the Gaza border since Monday evening.
What is the meaning of brokered truce?
Israel-Gaza ceasefire brings end to most severe round of fighting since 2014 war - CNN