Kerry urges Hamas to accept ceasefire with Israel
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WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept Egypt's ceasefire proposal to halt fighting with Israel in the Gaza Strip.
In a brief statement released by the State Department on Tuesday, Kerry welcomed Israel's decision to accept the proposal.
"The Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire and negotiations provides an opportunity to end the violence and restore calm," he said. "We welcome the Israeli Cabinet's decision to accept it. We urge all other parties to accept the proposal," he added.
