Israel-Hamas truce begins after 11 days of fighting, Palestinians celebrate

A truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday after 11 days of fighting. US President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastated Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid after the worst fighting in years.

An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday and U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastated Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid after the worst fighting in years. Palestinians, many of whom had spent 11 days huddled in fear of Israeli shelling, poured into Gaza's streets. Mosque loud-speakers feted "the victory of the resistance achieved over the Occupation (Israel)." In the countdown to the 2 a.m. (2300 GMT Thursday) cease-fire, Palestinian rocket salvoes continued and Israel carried out at least one air strike.