Israel, Hamas trade blows as Gaza tensions simmer
GAZA/JERUSALEM, March 26 (Reuters) - Gaza militants fired rockets into southern Israel and Israeli aircraft carried out strikes in the Hamas-ruled territory overnight Tuesday, though the level of violence appeared to abate after Palestinians said a ceasefire had been reached. After a day of intense cross-border fighting, Palestinian officials said Egypt had mediated a truce late on Monday. The respite didn't last long, however. Rocket sirens continued sounding in Israeli towns near the border, sending residents running for shelter. The ...
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