January 25th, 2009 by FendyBt2

Israeli is to halt offensive military activities in the Gaza Strip three weeks after beginning operations there, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said.

Mr Olmert said a unilateral Israeli ceasefire would take effect from 0200 (2400 GMT).

Earlier, a Hamas spokesman said it would fight until its demands were met, including an Israeli withdrawal.

Nearly 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the violence began on 27 December. Thirteen Israelis have died

This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation

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