Mosab Hassan Yousef: From Hamas Insider to Vocal Critic

Discover the remarkable story of Mosab Hassan Yousef – the son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet informant and wrote the bestselling memoir "Son of Hamas." Learn about his transformation, his reasons for speaking out, and where he stands today.

A Comprehensive Look at the Man Known as "Son of Hamas"

Mosab Hassan Yousef has one of the most remarkable transformation stories in modern Middle Eastern history. Born into the heart of Hamas leadership, he became one of the most controversial figures in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his journey is far from over.

The Making of a Hamas Insider

Growing up in Ramallah in the West Bank, Mosab was surrounded by the political turbulence that has defined Palestinian life for decades. His father, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, was a co-founder of Hamas one of the most influential figures in the organization's early days. Young Mosab was immersed in the movement from birth, raised with the conviction that resistance against Israeli occupation was not just necessary but sacred.

But life had different plans for this Palestinian son.

Historic US-Iran Peace Talks Resume at Swiss Resort: What You Need to Know

US and Iranian diplomats resume peace talks at a Swiss mountain resort. Vice President JD Vance will meet Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf with Pakistani and Qatari mediators. Latest updates on the critical diplomatic efforts to end tensions and resolve the Strait of Hormuz dispute.

The stakes couldn't be higher. After months of tension, threats, and a standoff that had the entire Gulf region holding its breath, American and Iranian diplomats are back at the table this time on neutral ground in Switzerland. The meeting, which kicked off this Sunday afternoon at a secluded mountain resort, marks a critical new chapter in what has been one of the most fraught relationships in modern Middle Eastern politics.

Vice President JD Vance is leading the US delegation, while Iran has sent its top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. But here's what makes this round particularly interesting: it's not just the two sides talking. Pakistan and Qatar are officially in the room as mediators, and Switzerland is playing host in what can only be described as a carefully orchestrated diplomatic dance.

The Ongoing Crisis in Gaza: Analyzing the Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Current State

The Israel-Hamas conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has now been ongoing for over eight months. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, displacement, and destruction, particularly in the Gaza Strip. Despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire and negotiations to release hostages, the situation remains volatile, with both sides engaged in military operations and civilian populations bearing the brunt of the violence. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current situation in Gaza, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the prospects for peace in the region.

Significant Military Operation in East Rafah: IDF Claims Success in Eliminating Hamas Terrorists

In a recent military operation in East Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed a significant victory against Hamas, one of the largest and most organized militant groups in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, tank forces and the Givati Brigade eliminated a total of 130 Hamas terrorists in a series of operations conducted over several weeks.

The operation in East Rafah was part of a broader strategy to combat the threat posed by Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States and the European Union. The IDF's success in eliminating these terrorists is seen as a major blow to Hamas's capabilities in the region.

South Africa Calls on World Court to Stop Israeli Military Operations in Gaza

In a bold and unprecedented move, South Africa has taken a decisive step in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. The South African government has formally requested the International Court of Justice to order Israel to cease its military operations in the Gaza Strip and to completely and immediately withdraw from the entirety of the territory.

MIDDLE EAST: Truce Between Israel And Islamic Jihad In Worst Escalation Since 2021

Although the ceasefire may be short-lived, it could end the fighting.

After three days of attacks, Islamic Jihad and Israel began a truce this Sunday at 11:30 p.m. that could end the worst escalation since May 2021. The Israeli government did not take long to accept the ceasefire after beheading the Jihad military leadership in the Gaza Strip while the militia, severely beaten and wishing to carry out a greater retaliation for the attacks, finally agreed to Egyptian mediation and pressure from its older brother and at the same time rival, the Islamist group Hamas, which did not intervene in the confrontation against their common enemy.

Israel: Arrested the two Palestinians who hacked to death three people in Israel

Israeli agents end the search for the perpetrators of last Thursday's attack in the city of Elad.

After a search of more than 60 hours by police, soldiers and members of the Shabak (internal secret service), Israel has arrested the two Palestinians who hacked to death three citizens in Elad, in the center of the country.

Yousef Asad Al Rafa (19) and Sabhi Abu Shakir (20) were located in a forest not far from the place where they committed the attack on Thursday night and did not resist against Israeli soldiers and agents. The traces of blood from one of them helped to follow their trail. After the arrest, one of them admitted in Arabic to an agent's camera that he was responsible for the attack in Elad. Nearby, his axes were found.

Israel : US Assures Israel Support Against Possible "Terrorist Wave"

Scores of people have died in multiple terrorist attacks in Israel over the past few days. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is now seeking support from the United States.

The United States has pledged support to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett after several deadly attacks within a few days. This was announced by the White House after a phone call with US President Joe Biden.

Israel: Naftali Bennett Announces Tough Reaction After Attacks

There were three attacks in Israel, eleven people died. Security measures in the country are to be strengthened, and the prime minister warns of a "terror wave".

After several attacks within a few days in Israel, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced a tough reaction from the security forces. The Prime Minister called an emergency meeting with senior security officials. "We will fight terrorism with an iron hand," Bennett said.

Updated Top Story Of Israel-Palestine Conflict || 230 Palestinian, 13 Israeli killed || A Ceasefire Is Expected By Friday Due To Growing Global Pressure

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to 230, including 65 children. The health ministry said Wednesday that the dead included a disabled man, his wife and their three-year-old child. The Israeli National Emergency Medical Service said the death toll from Hamas rocket attacks and violence had risen to 13. Authorities say 10 of them died on the spot from direct rocket attacks, explosions or bomb blasts, while three died on the way to hospital.

A ceasefire is expected by Friday due to growing global pressure

Syria l Hamas city meets 300 days of siege

The city of Hamas in the center of Syria is facing a siege that has lasted 300 daysarmy led by Bashar al-Assad regime carrying out a campaign of " genocide and wild destruction ", the opposition denounced Sunday. "It has been 300 days since the siege of Homs, heroic city, the capital and heart of the Syrian revolution," said the Syrian National Council (CNS), the leading member of the opposition coalition. Currently, the Army, which performs daily bombings against pockets of rebel resistance,controls 80% of Homs , the third largest city and one of the first to revolt two years ago at the beginning of the revolt against the regime, which has resulted in open armed confrontation. Since June 2012, the regime troops besieging neighborhoods with large rebel control of the city center, at the edges develop fierce fighting. This Sunday, pro-regime forces shelled Jaldiye, Qarabis, Qusur and Juret to Shiyah. "It has been 300 days while the world watches idly all kinds of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in this city, "continued the CNS in a statement. "The schools and hospitals were destroyed , water and electricity cut, as well as communications and food supply (...), civilians lack of medicines and treatments, "added the opponents.

Israel, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, Palestine .... Middle East in 2013: war or peace?

With over 5,000 hours of flight from their country to be caught in the war of '73, Amos Yadlin was one of eight Israeli pilots who attacked the Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981 . Just 26 years later, and as head of military intelligence (Aman), was instrumental in the 'raid' in Syria that destroyed what Israel and the United States identified as Syrian-North Korean nuclear reactor. In his four years as head of Aman (2006-2010), received information of each rocket and missile reached the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza and the Shiite Hezbollah in Lebanon. But, above all, his antennae were centered incentrifuges for uranium enrichment in Iran. Major General in reserve, did not participate in meetings at the highest level in Israel that led to the attack last week on a convoy of weapons (SA-17 anti-aircraft missiles) and military research center in Syria. In a meeting with foreign media at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS English) speaking on that raid. With words and silences. And not only in Syria, but Iran, Hezbollah and the negotiations with the Palestinians in the strategic assessment for 2013 by former intelligence analysts and academics INSS center in Tel Aviv who runs Yadlin. The report states that "despite increasing threats, Israel has several opportunities to improve its strategic position, for example, aninternational diplomatic solution to curb the threat of Iran's nuclear program , the resumption of dialogue with the Palestinians and expanding relationships with Sunni Muslim states. "

Is Israel attacked in Syria? Will military confrontation with Syria and / or Hezbollah?

"Since the war in 2006, Hezbollah violated the resolution 1701 of the Security Council of the UN weapons you get banned. Ehud Olmert warned that Israel would not allow the introduction in Lebanon arsenal of four types : chemical weapons, anti-aircraft missiles, rockets long-range missiles and land-sea advanced Yakhont. If confirmed what happened last week in Syria, it means somebody wanted to break these rules and that someone acted to prevent it." The advanced anti-aircraft missiles threaten the freedom of action of Israeli planes (with and without pilot) who frequently violate Lebanese airspace. Yadlin rule out an impending retaliation from Syria, Iran and Hezbollah ."Hezbollah and why should respond if the attack occurred, say, in Syrian territory?" Replies before adding wryly: "Hezbollah was created and promoted by Iran and Syria to act according to the interests of these countries. And now is not the time to wear." Syria? "In the civil war, Bashar Assad remains in power because the world has not intervened. Their army is far superior to the forces of the rebels, but now it is not interested in war to divert external front . Asad's big mistake would involving Israel, Turkey or NATO." "Now we do not expect a war but mistakes on both sides can lead to it. Syria and Hezbollah have memory and know how to react but not directly, but, for example, attacks against Israelis and committed in Thailand, New Delhi and Bulgaria or sporadic Katyushas into northern Israel not claim responsibility. "

What suits Israel the victory of the rebels or the continuity of Asad?

Yadlin recognize the "danger" of the chaos that can make a Syria dominated by opposition groups, including elements linked to Al Qaeda, but believes that " the fall of Asad strengthen Israel , as it will weaken the radical axis Iran-Syria-Hezbollah- Hamas ".

Will Israel attack Iran's nuclear plants?

Commitment to dialogue and international diplomatic option to prevent a nuclear Iran, including an agreement. But it warns: "If there is no choice and you have to choose between two difficult choices, Iran with a nuclear bomb or bomb to not have the bomb, we agree with the Government that this is the least dangerous for Israel."

"Iran has completed all the necessary components to build a nuclear bomb. If continues its current rate of uranium enrichment and, she decides to cross the red line between this spring and summer . "

Clarifies that an attack would come "only when other options have failed" and requires maximum cooperation with U.S. President Barack Obama.

If Israeli attack and Iranian response, a regional war erupt??

"The Middle East will not be involved in a large-scale war, but surely there will be a confrontation . Iran will respond in a calculated, limited, and who knows what and how Israel would react to his reaction. 're not as powerful at military as they think . "

Resumption of dialogue? Palestinians or violent confrontation?

He argues that one of the priorities of Benjamin Netanyahu must resume negotiations: "It's not so important to discuss who is to blame the stalled dialogue but resumed.'s Very important for both sides. Contrary to the most pessimistic, we do not see a third intifada . "

Supports an agreement based on the parameters of the Clinton Plan , but adds: "I see the Palestinians signed an agreement."

All these issues, which can lead to war or clashes calm punctuated by low-intensity focus of Obama's visit in late March in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Amman.

CONTROVERSY | must also carry a dress with long sleeves Hamas imposes the Islamic headscarf at university students of Gaza

The decision of the Islamist movement Hamas which rules Gaza, to impose the headscarf for women in the public University of Al Aqsa has angered the students less conservative and has generated controversy among the population. The school council announced last week the mandatory uniform for women , which includes the dress with long sleeves and veil, raising criticism from more liberal students, who have accused the university of Hamas executing instructions to Islamize Palestinian Gaza. The decision of the university authorities is, according Jitam, art student of 21 years, "a serious intervention in personal affairs represents religious fanaticism." Other students believe that the new policy is intended to try to prevent rebellion among youth. "College is not just for Muslims, there are Christians in the Gaza Strip , "said the girl, who alleged that security agents of the university" look strangely to the girls and misbehave when entering prevent one that does not carry the Islamic uniform ".

A further attempt to Islamize society

Hamas has repeatedly sought to impose the headscarf to the lawyerswhen they go to court and high schools, as well as prevent men and women from mixing in public. Has also forbidden women's smoking 'shisha' or 'hukka' (water pipe) in coffee shops and other places. Although the organization has reiterated that it will not impose the sharia (Islamic law) by force in the coastal enclave, these regulations and other activities such as the launch of the "Campaign Islamic Virtue" , show otherwise. "When someone hears Al Aqsa University wants its students Muslim women wear a uniform, outsiders immediately think that what happens is that wear short clothes and sexy", even though the students actually dress form " modest "and 95% cover their heads , said Khalil Abu Shamalleh, NGO Al Dameer. Gazan society "has been traditional long before Hamas took control of the territory," he adds.

Social and political implications

In the West Bank, Hanan Ashrawi , member of the Executive Committee of the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (PLO), condemned the new university regulations. "The decision has dangerous social and political implications that could seriously damage the social fabric in the Gaza Strip and in Palestinian society in general, "he said in a statement the leader, who believes that this is a sign of political crisis and social situation in the Palestinian enclave. Moreover, according to human rights activists, the decision contradicts own internal rules of the university. "It's a public university, which belongs to the Ministry of Higher Education, and the private sector", so you can not impose a dress code Islamic estimated Jamil Serhan , the NGO Human Rights Corporation. It is also "a violation of human rights and the rights of personal liberty of the individual , "said Serhan, who believes that the university authorities should immediately cancel the standard personal freedom and respect of his students. Political analyst Talal Oukal believes that with this change, Hamas takes another step in its attempt to Islamize society gradually and not all at once, to avoid facing resistance from the population. "The imposition of Islamic uniform in students of Al Aqsa will gradually, as they have been doing in all schools under the pretext that students' rights are not violated," he says. The five years of blockade imposed on Gaza by Israel with the support of Egypt have increased unemployment and poverty among its 1.7 million inhabitants, a factor that, according to experts, is helping to make the company more conservative.

Meshaal, head of Hamas, spread from Gaza

The exiled leader of Hamas Khaled Meshaal is divided from Gaza, where he had arrived Friday for the 25 / th anniversary of the birth of the movement. Meeshal left the Strip from the border with Egypt where he had entered. Before leaving, he did still call for reconciliation and unity among the Palestinian factions, the Islamic Hamas to power in Gaza, Fatah and the Palestinian Authority that rules the West Bank.

MIDDLE EAST | 25th anniversary of the movement Hamas leader abroad first visited the Gaza Strip

Despite his personal rivalry and power struggle fundamentalist group Hamas, the leader of this movement and prime minister in Gaza, Ismail Haniya, met today to form the most representative warm outside, Khaled Meshal. Upon arrival cross the Egyptian border crossing of Rafah, Meshal has kissed the soil of Gaza . After greeted leaders and agents who were waiting in the Palestinian area of the border. The official reason Meshal's first visit to Gaza is the 25th anniversary of the creation of Hamas at the hands of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was trying to emulate the Palestinian territories in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood movement. 25 years later, Hamas rules Gaza and the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. "It is a historic day for me. 's the first time and the first floor Gaza in 35 years that floor Palestinian land since leaving the West Bank as a kid "Meshal has proclaimed that praised leaders of armed and political Hamas. "No words can express the greatness of the martyrs and the people of Gaza," Meshal said Haniya before that, meanwhile, added: "It is a historic day for the Palestinian people and a victory for Gaza". No one escapes, however, Meshal's visit is due to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza and subsequent truce. The ceasefire agreement, achieved through Egyptian mediation and American-returned the lost prominence after leaving the Hamas headquarters in Damascus and separated from its old guard, Bashar Assad. Role for the man who had announced his resignation from the leadership and political consolidation of Hamas , embraced by several Arab countries like Qatar and Egypt. Before participating in acts this Saturday the 25th anniversary of Hamas, Meshal Muslims attend Friday prayers and visits the home of Yassin and the head of the military wing, Ahmed Jabari , killed in Israeli air strikes. The first on March 22, 2004 during the Al Aqsa Intifada and the second on November 14 in what was the beginning of the massive Israeli air offensive. Meshal has reached Gaza in a device organized by Hamas and the Egyptian security services . Since his arrival, is accompanied and protected by a large retinue of aides, bodyguards and especially leaders and members of the armed wing of Hamas government. Although the options that Israel tries to kill Meshal today appear slim because the truce and the consequences that would result, not risk Meshal before landing yesterday in Cairo. He has received assurances from Egypt and Arab countries will not be killed , "said Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri . adds, "The visit is the result of the victory of the resistance against the occupation." Not the first time the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu , ordered an operation to destroy him. During his first term and after several Hamas suicide bombings in Israel, greenlit Mossad action that ended in 1997 with a defeat in the streets of Amman. Netanyahu had no choice but to deliver the antidote to Jordan to Meshal did not die of poisoninjected by the agents. To free these also freed Yassin. With this attack, Meshal accelerated arrival at the top of Hamas today I received as a hero on the 25th anniversary of its founding.

Approves Netanyahu build 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank

A day after the recognition of Palestine as an observer state at the UN, Israel will promote a plan for the construction of 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank beyond the Green Line (War 67) could be the future border between Palestine and Israel. It would be the first response as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UN initiative of Palestinian President Abu Mazen , which he defines as "unilateral". The decision was made ​​yesterday by the 'Forum of the 9', a body that brings together the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, with his eight senior ministers. Hours before the local media report construction in the settlements and soon after the historic vote in the General Assemblyof the International, a leading member of the forum, Vice Premier Moshe Yaalon, gave a clue. "We must reflect on what action to take in response to the clear violation of the agreements signed in the past by Abu Mazen. was not logical that they ignore the agreements and we stay with folded arms, "Yaalon told public radio. As much of the Israeli political class, strongly criticized Abu Mazen's speech in New York: "I do not understand how you can talk peace with a speech full of lies and hatred. For him peace means that we do not exist . "

Waiting for more 'action'

In the days before most guaranteed and provided for the Palestinians in the UN General Assembly, Israel had decided to "hold" and does not respond to the initiative of Abu Mazen. According to various local media, the strong domestic criticism against "diplomatic failure ", the content of the speech of Abu Mazen and the preelection environment in Israel have caused the decision to Netanyahu. According to government sources, "we are considering other measures." In the environment of Abu Mazen, is not a surprise, as expected this kind of "retaliation" . The increase of the inhabitants of the colonies in the West Bank is one of the main points on the agenda of Palestinian and discord in the negotiating table that does not exist today. Construction in West Bank settlements in Israel, used the term Judea and Samaria - has always caused Palestinian and international criticism considering it "illegal" and "difficult" two-state solution. On this occasion and confirmed plans announced in the media, the sentence could be higher, since Israel is planning to promote the construction in the E1, which connects Jerusalem and Maale Adumim settlement. "It's a slap to the world that voted in favor of a Palestinian state. The construction is illegal and deepen the isolation of Israel," said Abbas spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeina .

Hezbollah rockets at Israel if attacked

The leader of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel that thousands of rockets might fall on Tel Aviv and other cities' should Israel attack Lebanon. In a speech on the occasion of religious Shiite Ashura, Nasrallah said that Hezbollah's response to any attack would dwarf the attacks from Gaza during the eight-day war between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas accuses Israel of violating the truce after the death of a Palestinian

Hamas has accused the Israeli army of violating the truce that took effect on Wednesday night. "We are in contact with the Egyptian mediator to deal with this incident," said Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri, referring death of a Palestinian and wounded more than 20 near the border between Israel and Gaza. "Some 300 Palestinians came this morning to the border security fence causing disorder and damage to it. Soldiers acted to get them away from the area and to ignore, fired into the air in warning," reports the Israeli army, He adds: "Some rioters tried to enter Israeli territory and the soldiers fired at the legs " A relative of the deceased, Abdul Hadi Qudaih Anwar, 21 , said to Reuters that the young man was just trying to put a flag on the border fence in the Khan Yunis area, east of the Strip. According to him, the soldiers fired three times into the air before abatirle. In the Palestinian media, there are two versions . As an indication that they were people who went to Friday prayers, the other reports that were farmers working on their land, for the first time after eight days of violent spiral that ended with the death of 166 Palestinians and six Israelis. It would be the second allegation of rape , because in the first two hours of respite, 12 Palestinian rockets fell in Israeli territory, causing no casualties. Egypt, guarantor of the agreement to end hostilities, and is in contact with the parties as confirmed by the Islamic Jihad leader, Nafez Azzam. According to analysts, this incident will not jeopardize the truce between Israel and Hamas, sponsored by Egypt and the U.S.. A cease-fire, as seen in the field, is very fragile.

Reminds Israel that the Palestinians will attack if there is a violation of the truce

Palestinians and Israelis on both sides of the border in the Gaza Strip tried to return to normal, but the tension is still present : the Israeli Defense Minister, Ehud Barak , warned that extremists attack in Gaza if they break the current truce. "If (the truce) does not hold, we would know what to do," he told Israel Radio, said that while the ceasefire can last "nine months or nine weeks." The truce in force from 19:00 GMT on Wednesday, is met by now except for a few shots Palestinians that took place in the hours after the start of the measure. No damage, injuries, or retaliation by Israel to these rockets. Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Israel lived Thursday its first morning quiet in eight days , while Israeli schools near the border remained closed and authorities urged caution to the population. It reported an incident when a Palestinian woman stabbed an Israeli border police in eastern Jerusalem . The officer was slightly injured and the woman was detained for questioning, police said. In the Gaza Strip the Palestinians spent the morning visiting friends or relatives in hospitals or wounded studying the damage they have caused the Israeli attacks. In the afternoon, witnesses said, life was returning to normal people and the movement of cars in the streets, while some shops reopened the doors. Some residents tried to make collection of products , something they could not do during the air strikes, which Israel undertook to end the continued firing of rockets from Gaza. Also it was learned the last two fatalities on both sides . Rescuers found today the body of a four year old girl in the rubble of a house in Gaza City, bombed by Israel, said Ashraf Al Qedara , Health Ministry spokesman in Gaza. The discovery of the body of the little Raneen to Dalu increases to 164 the number of Palestinians killed, including 12 members of the Al Dalu, during the Israeli offensive. Also an Israeli soldier wounded in a mortar attack hours before the truce died today because of his injuries, a spokeswoman said Israeli military, bringing to six the number of fatalities in the country. Of these four were civilians and two soldiers. Meanwhile, Israeli forces arrested 55 Palestinians in the West Bank last night , according to sources on both sides. The move came after a wave of protests in that other Palestinian enclave against the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Among those arrested are members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The truce was announced by the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Mohamed Kamel Amr , and the U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Clinton , in Cairo. He put an end to the operation 'Defensive Pillar' of Israel, which began on November 14 with the targeted delivery of Hamas military leader. As part of the agreement, Israel must stop all operations in the Gaza Strip, both by land and sea and air. This includes targeted attacks against individuals. Meanwhile, Palestinian groups must cease all hostilities against Israel launched from the Gaza Strip, including rocket fire and attacks on the border. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi , who played a key role in the truce was reached, canceled a planned trip to Pakistan to monitor the situation, state television reported. Mursi instructed his deputy, Mahmoud Mekki , to attend a summit of eight Muslim countries developing which starts today in Islamabad. "The president looks forward to follow the developments at home and strengthen the commitments of all parties to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip," said a statement from the presidential office. Meanwhile, in Lebanon the army dismantled a rocket launcher in the south apparently aimed at settlements in northern Israel. The army said it works with UN peacekeepers patrolling the area. The Arab League today pressed in turn by the lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip. "It is also important to implement the agreement article that deals with the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip," said the secretary general of the League, Nabil al Arabi. The Arabs have to seize the opportunity, added Al Arabi, for whom a good time to resume the peace process. The third article of the truce established that 24 hours after the start of it should open the crossings, facilitating the transport of people and goods and not impede the freedom of movement of the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip and attack anyone in the border area.

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire starting from tonight

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce starting from 21.00 local time (19.00 GMT) today. The Egyptian foreign minister made ​​the announcement at a press conference with Secretary of State of the United States, Hillary Clinton , in Cairo. "Egypt opened contacts with all Palestinian factions, with Israel and the United States, and those efforts have reached an agreement for a ceasefire and a return to tranquility. The truce will begin at 21.00 local time," said Egyptian Minister Foreign Mohamed Kamel Amren , in a press conference with Clinton. There will be a first phase of 24-hour truce. After negotiations will begin across Egypt on various elements such as the Gaza crossings ."We hope not to shoot back. Not allow even one more rocket," said a ELMUNDO.ES the Israeli Vice Premier Silvan Shalom . Shortly after the announcement was a barrage of rockets into southern Israel. The U.S. diplomat, meanwhile, stressed that the new Egyptian government of President Mohamed Mursi "is taking responsibility and leadership" obligations in the region . The news comes after this morning took place a bomb attack in Tel Aviv, in which 20 people were injured.

Obama

In a statement, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu , says his decision to "accept" a cease-fire is on the recommendation of U.S. President Barack Obama. The prime minister "accepted the recommendation to give a chance to the Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire and therefore an opportunity to stabilize the situation before it is necessary to exert a greater force", includes Efe.Meanwhile, the re-elected U.S. president praised Netanyahu's gesture, according to a statement from the White House.

Details of the agreement

According television said the Islamist movement, Al Aqsa, the terms of the truce include the opening of Gaza's border crossings with Israel and an end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza. The cease-fire means the "end all hostile and aggressive actions in Gaza by land, air and sea, and targeted killings or assassinations," the station said. It also stipulates the "free movement of fishermen and extent of the fishing zone" that Israeli Navy controls around Gaza, currently limited to three nautical miles.

Balance of victims

So far, the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza by the Israeli offensive is147, more than half of them civilians , and wounded more than 1,100, perishing today after 21 Palestinians in various bombings, according to the spokesman of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Ashraf Al Qedra. Israel has bombed today some 120 targets, including the Department of Homeland Security and a Hamas office building housing international media, the source added. Three Israeli strikes hit a building in Gaza is the headquarters of Agence France Presse and shelling also hit the offices of Al Jazeera catarí chain and U.S. news agency Associated Press (AP). During the offensive, Israel has repeatedly bombed headquarters of the media in ensuring that militants were hiding from armed groups.Yesterday journalists killed two chain Hamas Al Aqsa TV. In the attack on Wednesday has died Majdi Abdel Rahman Naim, a toddler. Meanwhile, Gaza militias have launched 81 rockets into Israel, 20 of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system, said a military spokesman. A rocket and a mortar shell killed yesterday, respectively, to a recruit and an Israeli civilian, bringing to five the number of Israelis killed since the start on Wednesday of last week Operation Defensive Pilar.