BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday declared a long-term ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip.
In a short televised address, Abbas said the agreement would go into effect at 7 p.m.
For his part, deputy chief of Hamas' politburo Mousa Abu Marzouq wrote on his Twitter account that "talks have ended. We have reached understandings crowning our people's steadfastness and our resistance's triumph. We are awaiting a statement setting the zero point and end to the aggression."
A well-placed Palestinian source confirmed that Gaza border crossings would be open in tandem with an extended ceasefire.
The source explained that Egypt would issue a statement calling for a comprehensive and mutual ceasefire together with opening Gaza's crossings for the entry of construction material.
The Gaza fishing zone will also be increased.
In addition, the source said, Israel has pledged to stop targeted assassinations against Palestinian resistance activists and faction leaders.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, added that a round of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians would start in Cairo a month later to discuss unresolved issues. more
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