Gaza Ceasefire Deal Reached

Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr (left), Secretary of State Clinton and Egypt's President Mursi meet in Cairo. (Photo: REUTERS/Egyptian Presidency/Handout)

A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza has been announced in Cairo by Egypt’s foreign minister Kamel Amr and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Anchor Marco Werman get the latest on the ceasefire and the talks leading up to it from David Kirkpatrick, Cairo Bureau Chief for the New York Times.

white house cease fire statement also tellingly notes that Obama encouraged Netanyahu to accept. Obama notes his own role.

— David D. Kirkpatrick (@kirkpatricknyt) November 21, 2012

Hopefully for all concerned there’ll be enough in the ceasefire agreement to ensure there’s not another conflict in 4 years. #Israel #Gaza

— Wyre Davies (@WyreDavies) November 21, 2012

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