Hamas, Islamic Jihad announce three-month truce: statement
The hardline Palestinians groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad announced an immediate three-month suspension of anti-Israeli attacks, in a joint statement. “We factions of the Palestinian resistance, signatories of this document, announce the following undertaking: the suspension of military operations against the Zionist enemy for three months starting today and with conditions,” said the Sunday statement. “All types of Zionist aggression against the Palestinian people must cease immediately, from raids, to destruction, closure and siege on cities, villages and refugee camps, including the siege imposed on president Yasser Arafat,” the statement read. Full Story