Hamas Steps Back From All-Out War With Israel

Gaza’s ruling party said it would abide by a cease-fire if Israel did the same

Felicia Schwartz and

Dov Lieber

Updated Nov. 13, 2018 2:19 p.m. ET

ASHKELON, Israel—Egypt has mediated a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, according to Hamas officials, as an intense exchange of fire between the two sides halted Tuesday amid hopes that a wider war between them could be averted.

The development comes after an outbreak of violence, with Hamas launching more than 450 rockets since Monday afternoon and Israel responding with airstrikes.

The...