Decision to extend ceasefire for another 24 hours

BY A STAFF REPORTER:Israel and Hamas agree to extend ceasefire for seventh day. In other words, the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has been extended for another 24 hours. Sources said the announcement was made minutes before the contract was due to expire.

Israel's military said on Thursday that a temporary pause in fighting in the Gaza Strip would continue in light of efforts by mediators to continue the process of freeing hostages and subject to the terms of the agreement.