Israeli soldiers rest at an army outpost near Kisufim crossing, on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip.
From Yahoo News:
JERUSALEM - Palestinian militants fired 50 rockets and mortars toward Israel on Wednesday, and Israel responded with airstrikes in Gaza just hours before a truce was to take effect, illustrating how fragile the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas would be.
In another diplomatic initiative, Israel called on neighboring Lebanon to open peace negotiations — an overture that was quickly rejected by Lebanon's prime minister.
After a year of violence that has killed more than 400 Palestinians and seven Israelis, the leaders of both sides expressed hope a truce would succeed — but made clear they have little faith in their adversaries' commitment to the deal.
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News From Other Sources:
Israel, Hamas enter Gaza truce; duration in doubt -- Reuters Africa
Analysis: Small steps a way to broader Mideast peace? -- CNN
Israel, Hamas truce unlikely to hold -- AMC Radio Australia
My Comment: I am going to be very optimistic .... I give this truce one week max.