Israelis and Palestinians Agree To Extend Cease-Fire 5 More Days

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By Reuters August 13, 2014

Israel and Palestinian factions agreed on Wednesday to extend a three-day Gaza truce by an additional 72 hours, a Palestinian official with knowledge of the negotiations in Cairo told Reuters.

“Factions agreed to extend the 72-hour truce for an extended period of three days,” the official said, the sides reaching a deal within minutes of the expiration of the latest ceasefire that halted fighting on Monday. Israel had no immediate comment.

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