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Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire after 11 days of fighting  

Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved an Egyptian cease-fire proposal on the 11th day of conflict with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip that has left more than 200 people dead.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
May 20, 2021
Palestinians inspect damage to buildings in Gaza City on May 20, 2021 in Gaza City, Gaza.
Palestinians inspect damage to buildings in Gaza City on May 20, 2021, in Gaza City, Gaza. — Fatima Shbair/Getty Images

Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved an Egyptian cease-fire proposal Thursday on the 11th day of conflict with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip that has left more than 200 people dead. 

Israeli media reports said the cease-fire will begin at 2 a.m. Friday, about four hours after the announcement.  

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