Israel has approved a ceasefire to end months of bitter clashes with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in Gaza, Israeli officials have confirmed.Under the terms of the truce, which is set to begin on Thursday, Israel will ease its blockade on the Gaza Strip.
At the same time, talks to release an Israeli soldier held by Hamas would intensify, an Israeli official said.
Later, Israel said it was also interested in direct, bilateral talks with Lebanon.
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