Israel begins withdrawal from Gaza

Israel began withdrawing from the Gaza Strip although many consider the truce to be fragile.

Foreign nations will attempt to cement the peace according to the conditions on both sides. Israel has said that it will retaliate if Hamas launches any attacks.

International agencies are preparing to bring relief into Gaza where air strikes and the land invasion caused major infrastructure damage and casualties.

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Gaza voices: Hamas and the truce
BBC News - 52 minutes ago
Three Palestinians across the Gaza Strip discuss the ceasefire and the role of Hamas in the war and its aftermath. There is no mutual accord between Hamas and Israel in this ceasefire - each side has its own truce and conditions.
Video: Israeli Troops Start Withdrawal From Gaza AssociatedPress


Gaza Calm as Israeli Troops Continue Pullout Voice of America

Hamas declares ceasefire, Israel to pull out

Hamas today announced an immediate ceasefire in Gaza giving Israel a week to pull out its troops.

At the same time, Israel has reported that it plans to



USA TodayEgypt to host Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
Deutsche Welle, Germany - Jan 8, 2009
The latest round of fighting in Gaza broke out after an Egyptian-brokered, six-month-long ceasefire between Hamas and Israel ended on December 19. ...
Video: UN Security Council Calls for Gaza Cease-fire AssociatedPress


UN Security Council Resolution On Israel-Hamas Ceasefire "Deeply ... Anti-Defamation League (press release)
Israeli PM reiterates conditions for ceasefire Xinhua


ABC NewsGaza truce, Israeli pullout begin
WTTE, OH - 42 minutes ago
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israeli tanks and armored personnel carriers have been rumbling back into Israel, as a ceasefire begins in Gaza. ...

Israeli Army Begins Gradual Gaza Pullout, Hamas Declares Truce Bloomberg
Israel: premature to set timetable for Gaza pullout Reuters



ABC News
Full text: Hamas ceasefire statement
BBC News, UK - 3 hours ago
Hamas has announced an immediate ceasefire by its fighters and other Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip. Here is his statement in full. ...
Hamas announces cease-fire, continues rocket fire Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Hamas announces ceasefire to give Israel a week to go Tehran Times