Temporary truce in Gaza almost coming to an end
Astro Awani
August 13, 2014 20:55 MYT
August 13, 2014 20:55 MYT
During the truce, Israel have stopped military operations in the coastal territory and Gaza fighters have stopped firing rockets and missiles.
The temporary ceasefire in Gaza which took effect at 8 am Malaysian time on Monday is almost coming to an end. The Egypt brokered 72-hour truce is urging Israelis and Palestinians to make every effort in reaching “a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire”.
Israeli officials however said no progress had been made so far during the talks and fighting could soon resume.
During the temporary truce, Israel have stopped military operations in the coastal territory and Gaza fighters have stopped firing rockets and missiles.
The residents in Gaza meanwhile stopped fleeing and ventured out in hopes of piecing back together what they had left of their battered lives.
A Palestinian walking over the rubble of the destroyed Al-Nada towers in Beit Lahia town in the northern Gaza Strip, August 11, 2014. - EPA/MOHAMMED SABER