Israel and the Palestinian Militant Group hamas have agreed an egyptian brokered ceasefire, which came into effect around 30 minutes ago. It brings to an end 11 days of conflict, in which 232 palestinians and i2 israelis have been killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office says his Security Cabinet voted unanimously in favour of a Mutual And Unconditional gaza truce. But within minutes of the announcements, ahead of the ceasefire, the two sides were Trading Rockets and strikes. Paul adams has the background to the ceasefire agreement. Israels Security Cabinet met for several hours in the course of the evening. At the end of that meeting released a statement which it was said that they unanimously to an Egyptian Initiative to a bilateral ceasefire without preconditions. They went on to say that they had reviewed israels great achievements of the campaign, some of which it said were unprecedented. Hamas officials for their part quoted as saying they have secured guarantees
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