Islamic Jihad Says Cease-Fire Reached in Gaza

Islamic Jihad Says Cease-Fire Reached in Gaza
An explosion caused by Israeli airstrikes is seen in Gaza City, early Nov. 14, 2019. AP Photo/Adel Hana
The Associated Press
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip—The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group early Thursday claimed that a cease-fire had been reached with Israel, ending two days of heavy fighting.

Spokesman Musab al-Berim said the Egyptian-brokered deal went into effect at 5:30 a.m. local time.