JERUSALEM—As dark fell on Tuesday night, reports from inside the Gaza Strip painted a grim picture, despite the fact that a ceasefire appeared to be imminent. Multiple foreign journalists have been reporting via real-time updates on Twitter that Israel dropped hundreds of leaflets throughout Gaza earlier today, warning residents to move toward the center and to Gaza City for their safety. Gaza City is in the north part of Gaza Strip.
Turkey Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas (UPDATE)
Even as Jerusalem residents took shelter during bombing attacks, rumors were flying on Tuesday night of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli soldiers are stationed in the Arab section of Jerusalem's Old City, on Nov. 20, 2012. Genevieve Belmaker/The Epoch Times
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