Israel-Gaza ceasefire appears to hold after deadly airstrikes and intense day of fighting

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza militant groups appeared to be holding on Sunday, after a 24-hour round of intense fighting involving Hamas.
Israel indicated it had accepted an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire, reported by Hamas and Islamic jihad militants, by lifting its restrictions along the Gaza border area.

However, Israel has not confirmed the truce and warning sirens were still heard in southern Israel early on Sunday, indicating incoming rocket fire. The military had shut down a popular beach and placed limitations on large gatherings as residents kept close to home on Saturday. But after several hours of calm, it said residents could resume their daily routines.

On Saturday, Israel launched its largest wave of airstrikes against Hamas militant targets in Gaza since the 2014 war. Two Palestinian teenagers were killed and at least three Israeli civilians injured as Israeli forces and militants exchanged attacks.