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Israel Nears Decision on Gaza Ceasefire

Cabinet may approve unilateral move at meeting tomorrow

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 16, 2009 2:24 PM CST

(Newser) – Israel’s security cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss, and likely approve, a unilateral ceasefire in Gaza, the Jerusalem Post reports. The move comes after negotiations in Egypt and the signing of an agreement with the US designed to halt smuggling of arms into Gaza.... Read full story »

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