Israel and Islamic Jihad agree ceasefire after days of fighting – video report

Gaza: What's Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Group That Signed Truce With Israel?

It was established more than 40 years ago by two Palestinian activists originally part of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Israel and Islamic Jihad agree ceasefire after days of fighting – video report

A truce between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad has taken effect in the Gaza Strip after three days of fighting. Bloodshed had erupted on Friday with Israeli airstrikes as part of Operation Breaking Dawn, which it said stopped planned rocket attacks by Islamic Jihad. Palestinian officials said 44 Palestinians, including 15 children, as well as Islamic Jihad members, were killed, and more than 300 injured. Thirteen Israeli…

Ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad maintained

After Egypt's mediation, the most serious escalation between Israelis and Palestinians in more than a year seems to have ended

Israel, Islamic Jihad, say Gaza ceasefire agreement reached - Egypt Independent

Jerusalem/Gaza (CNN) – A ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad over Gaza appeared to be holding early Monday after going into effect at 11:30 p.m. local time Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET).Announcing the truce, a brief statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office thanked Egypt for its mediation efforts, but warned if it was violated, “the State of Israel maintains the right to respond strongly.” The announcement, which followed shortly after o…

Egypt calls for ceasefire agreement between Israel, Islamic Jihad Movement to enter into force at 23:30 Palestinian time

Egypt is exerting its efforts to release Palestinian prisoner Khalil Al-Awawda, who was on a hunger strike inside an Israeli prison, and transfer him to receive treatment, a security official told Egypt Today.

Israel signs ceasefire agreement with Palestinian Islamic Jihad <br>

If both parties do their part, the agreement would end the bloodiest escalation of violence in the area in more than a year