Gaza Militants Fire Rockets Into Israel
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The Israeli military says Gaza militants have launched two rockets into Israel, violating an informal cease-fire.
The military says Friday's rockets hit near a communal farm and the town of Sderot. No one was injured.
Israel ended its punishing Gaza offensive on Jan. 18, and Hamas declared a cease-fire the same day. But sporadic violence has continued as Egyptian mediators try to hammer out a long-term arrangement between the sides. The military says more than 40 rockets have been launched since the offensive's end.
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Egypt's MENA news agency reported Thursday that the deputy leader of Hamas says the Islamic militant group has agreed to an 18-month truce with Israel.
Moussa Abu Marzouk said the deal calls for Israel to reopen its border crossings into Gaza. Israeli officials refused to comment.