UN, US hail Israel-Hamas truce, 11 days of bloodshed comes to halt

The United States defended its efforts to broker a ceasefire in renewed fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants

Jerusalem: The top United Nations envoy to Israel and the Palestinian territories is welcoming the cease-fire in the latest war between Israel and the Hamas- militant group that rules Gaza. Tor Wennesland, UN special coordinator, said early Friday (May 21) on Twitter that he extends his “deepest condolences to the victims of the violence & their loved ones.” He also thanks Egypt and Qatar for their work with the UN in brokering the deal that ended 11 days of fighting.