Israelis Confirm Cease-fire


	Israelis Confirm Cease-fire

jmjoness

6-18-2008 2:47 AM

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israel, palestine, middleeast, peace, hamas, gaza, blockade

jmjoness says:

Israel has confirmed a cease-fire with hamas and has agreed to ease the blockade if the fighting ceases.

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6-18-2008 11:33 PM

sillysam

I pray for peace. I don't trust Hamas, but perhaps God will favor the middle east this time with his grace.

6-19-2008 2:53 AM

jmjoness

Amen. Hopefully both sides will stop their corruption and commit to peace.

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