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August 14, 2014

Israel, Hamas Agree to 5-Day Ceasefire Extension 
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Israel and Hamas have extended their ceasefire for another five days.
This marks the longest pause of the more than month-long assault on
Gaza, following two 72-hour ceasefires over the past week. Talks at
extending the truce initially appeared to be at an impasse before a
last-minute agreement was reached. The ceasefire appears to be holding,
despite an initial flare-up of violence from both sides.

 

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