A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants held in the Gaza Strip today following a devastating 11-day conflict which claimed the lives of 270 people. Meanwhile, celebrations in the West Bank also turned into violent protests with Israeli security forces firing teargas at Palestinians near Bethlehem. He added that Israeli forces had caused 'maximum damage to Hamas with a minimum of casualties in Israel.' Earlier, Israel had unleashed a new wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip as Hamas fired more rockets into Israel. Osama Hamdan, a top Hamas official based in Lebanon, also said he expected a cease-fire within the coming day.
