Smoke billows following an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern of Gaza Strip, on August 19, 2014. (
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories,:
The Palestinians have reached agreement with Israel on a "permanent" ceasefire for the Gaza Strip, a senior official told AFP on Tuesday.
"The contacts that have been going on have agreed a permanent ceasefire, a (deal to) end the blockade and a guarantee that Gaza's demands and needs will be met," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
There was no immediate comment from Israel.
"The contacts that have been going on have agreed a permanent ceasefire, a (deal to) end the blockade and a guarantee that Gaza's demands and needs will be met," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
There was no immediate comment from Israel.
