Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Israel & Gaza: Use truce to find a lasting solution

Although both adversaries accomplished their immediate political goals, the fragile peace can collapse any moment

DC Edit | Israel’s Gaza war ends, but will peace endure?

The ultimate solution lies in the two-State principle granting recognition to a homeland for the Palestinian people

A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days

Islamic Jihad spokesman Musab al-Berim said the Egyptian-brokered deal went into effect at 5:30 AM.

The Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire in the same area at about 0230 hours (2.30 AM).

A portion of a house belonging to one Said Ali was burned and reduced to ashes following shelling by Pakistan.

Officials said an army column was on ambush duty near LoC when two mortar shells exploded near them, causing injuries to a 'few personnel'.

Earlier on Monday, heavy ceasefire violation was reported from two locations in Poonch, Indian Army sources said.

The exchange of fire between the two sides was on when the last reports were received.

Pakistani troops lobbed mortars and used small arms to target forward posts and villages in Shahpur, Saujiyan and Mendhar sectors.