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Israel, Hamas Accept Ceasefire

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For 72 hours.

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Hedge your bets on the lasting power of this latest truce. A senior officials says the Israeli government has agreed to a 72-hour Egyptian-negotiated ceasefire, which Palestinian officials have already signed off on. It will begin early Tuesday morning as a delegation from Israel leaves for Egypt to discuss a long-term truce. Meanwhile, human rights groups are preparing to investigate war crimes committed by both sides.

Read it at The Associated Press