Israel and Gaza militant group Islamic Jihad agreed to a cease-fire late Sunday after three days of fighting that saw more than 40 Palestinians killed and rockets fly deep into Israel’s heartland, in the most intense exchange of fire since an 11-day conflict last year.
The cease-fire, brokered by Egypt and the United Nations, came into effect at 11.30pm local time, Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian officials said.
Israel said it would “respond strongly” if the cease-fire deal was violated, but didn’t comment on its terms.