Israel has reportedly agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire proposal.
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Canada’s Foreign Minister, John Baird, called on Hamas to disarm immediately.
Again, Canada cautiously welcomes the ceasefire in #Gaza and calls on Hamas to uphold its commitment. 1/
— John Baird (@Baird) August 10, 2014
Hamas must immediately disarm, and finally put the needs of Palestinians first. 2/
— John Baird (@Baird) August 10, 2014
The Government of Egypt continues to play a crucial role in brokering this ceasefire. 3/
— John Baird (@Baird) August 10, 2014
But some are skeptical about the proposed ceasefire stopping the inflow of rockets to Israel, and here’s why:
Within a minute of word Israel accepts new 72 hour ceasefire agreement with Palestinians, another air strike hits just north of us #Gaza
— RickLeventhalFoxNews (@RickLeventhal) August 10, 2014
So far today, nearly 30 rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 10, 2014
According to the IDF, 7 rockets have been fired into Israel since midnight.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 10, 2014
#breaking. That's not a UFO. That one of two rockets intercepted over Ashdod by Iron Dome. Right now. @GlobalPost pic.twitter.com/Pclo6j0M1n
— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) August 10, 2014
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