The Israel Defence Forces reportedly said there were no exchanges of fire across the border overnight. An Israel army spokesman said that an Israeli Arab has been arrested for Wednesday's bus bombing in Tel Aviv.
The envoy of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has praised the Chinese leadership for their support during the recent conflict in the Gaza strip. China has also developed strong trade links with Israel but has traditionally played a very low profile in diplomatic attempts to end the conflict.
The Chinese position is supporting the truce in Gaza, supporting, stopping any kind of aggression from the Israeli's against the Palestinian people, and they support our demands in the United Nations, and there was a special assistance of aid from the Chinese to donate one million dollars for our people in Palestine, especially in Gaza.
– Bassam Al-Salhi, Secretary General of the Palestinian People's Party
Hamas leadership: Israelis have been 'made to bleed the way we used to bleed'
A member of the Hamas leadership has told ITV News that Israelis have been "made to bleed the way we used to bleed."
Dr Ahmed Yousef said that the Israeli government will be forced to listen to its own people who have been scared by the way Hamas responded to Israeli aggression, and that no more rockets will be fired from Gaza if Israel obeys the ceasefire.
Yousef also said that the main militant groups in Gaza would abide by the ceasefire, but that there would be no lasting peace agreement until Palestinians have their own independent state.
Palestinians assess the damage caused by airstrikes
Palestinian policemen check their headquarters in Gaza City, which was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike witnesses said. Credit: Reuters A Palestinian boy looks from his house at a football stadium in Gaza City, which was bombed by an Israeli strike witnesses said. Credit: Reuters
Palestinians claim 'victory over Israel' at rally in Gaza
Palestinians claim victory over Israel at a huge rally at a Parliament building in Gaza City. Credit: John Ray/ITV News Palestinians celebrate in Gaza City following the ceasefire. Credit: John Angier/ITV News
The United Nations Security Council has called on Israel and Hamas to uphold the ceasefire agreement and commended the efforts of Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi and others for brokering the deal.
The 15-member council said in a statement that it "deplored the loss of civilian lives resulting from this situation."
