Jerusalem - Israel announced a unilateral ceasefire implementation in the Gaza region for 7 hours. Action was acted after the UN and western countries for criticizing the actions of Israel, which bombed an area near a UN school in Gaza.
According to the BBC, Monday (08/04/2014), the ceasefire will take effect from 07.00 to 14:00 GMT (2:00 p.m. to 21:00 pm). In all the Palestinian territories, except in the city of Rafah near the Egyptian border.
A senior Israeli military official said it allowed the Abasan al Kabira and Abasan al-Saghira - two villages east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza - to return to their homes start at 05.00 GMT.
However, the senior official continued, the Israeli army will respond if there is an attack in the ceasefire period. Israel, he said, would not hesitate to attack civilians and soldiers.
Israel responded to the Hamas group's announcement with skepticism. Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri told the people of Gaza to be vigilant.
"Unilateral ceasefire announced by Israel is an effort to transfer from the Israeli massacres," Zuhri said.
INVESTIGATION
Announcement of a ceasefire amid criticism expressed in the international community against Israel attacked an area near the UN school. Though the location was used as a displacement of civilians. At least 10 people were killed in the Israeli attack.
Spokesman for the UN Office for Humanitarian Aid (UNRWA) Chris Gunnes urged official investigation, so as soon as possible.
"We strongly condemn this attack, we have given the Israeli military 33 times telling that there are people in shelters, in this school. Last time we were told, was an hour before the attack. We want an investigation as soon as possible. We want to know who is responsible, "Gunnes said.
Earlier, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, called the attack near a UN school in Gaza as a moral outrage and a criminal act. "This madness must be stopped," said Ban in a statement.
Criticism was also voiced Foreign Ministry spokesman Jen Psaki USA. As Chris Gunnes of UNRWA, he also demanded implementation of the investigation.
Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said, until Monday, more than 1,800 people have been killed in Gaza since the Israeli-Hamas conflict began July 8. With 9,500 people injured. While the Israeli side, 64 soldiers were killed. Three of them civilians, 2 of the Zionist state, and another worker from Thailand.
