Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet has accredited a unilateral ceasefire to halt an 11-day army operation within the Gaza Strip. Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a constructing in Gaza metropolis on May 13. (Photo: AP/PTI)Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet has accredited a unilateral cease-fire to halt an 11-day army operation within the Gaza Strip, Israeli media stated late Thursday.The determination got here after heavy US strain to halt the offensive. Multiple studies stated the ceasefire was to enter impact at 2 am, simply over three hours after the choice.PM Netanyahu’s workplace couldn’t instantly affirm the studies, and there was no quick response from Hamas.Since combating broke out on May 10, Israel has launched a whole lot of airstrikes that it says have focused Hamas’ infrastructure, together with an unlimited tunnel community. Hamas and different militant teams embedded in residential areas have fired over 4,000 rockets at Israeli cities, with a whole lot falling quick and a lot of the relaxation intercepted.At least 230 Palestinians have been killed, in response to Gaza well being officers, whereas 12 individuals in Israel have died.READ: Israel PM Netanyahu spurns US advances to dealer peace with Hamas, rains fireplace on Gaza ALSO READ: Israel launches recent wave of airstrikes throughout Gaza whilst US requires de-escalation WATCH: Israel- Palenstine Conflict: What is Happening With Journalists?Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.