Hamas says committed to lull; 'ball in Israel's court'

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said Wednesday that "the truce agreement is binding for both side, the Israelis and the Palestinians.

"Hamas is fully committed to the agreement. The ball is in Israel's court and it has to make sure it manifests in the field," he said. Jerusalem sources confirmed Tuesday that if all goes well, the ceasefire will take effect starting Thursday at 6 am. (Reuters)