TEL AVIV – Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have agreed to a ceasefire ending five days of fighting between the two sides, a US official and an Israeli official told NBC News.
The ceasefire was brokered by Egypt and will begin at 10:00 p.m. local time.
There was no immediate comment from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other officials.
Cairo called on all parties to adhere to the deal, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News television channel reported.
Sánchez and Goldman reported from Tel Aviv; and Burke of Pittsburgh.
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