Israeli security cabinet agrees to cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza

Israel and Hamas announced a cease-fire in Gaza on Thursday, aiming to bring to an end more than 10 days of devastating hostilities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said his Security Cabinet had unanimously approved a “mutual and unconditional” truce brokered by Egypt. Hamas followed suit and said it would honor the agreement. 

Hamas and Egypt said the cease-fire would begin at 2 a.m. Friday, local time, which was 7 p.m. Thursday ET.

A statement from Netanyahu’s office hailed “significant achievements” by Israel’s military in the operation, “some of which are unprecedented.”

It cautioned that “the reality on the ground will determine the continuation of the campaign.”