Palestinian militant groups announce one-week truce

(RTTNews) - Reports quoting Palestinian militant factions in the Gaza Strip, including Hamas, said Sunday they agreed to a conditional ceasefire with Israel, giving its forces one week to withdraw from the coastal war-stricken territory.
The crucial decision by the Gaza militant groups follows a unilateral ceasefire by Israel earlier in the day.
The unilateral truce was in danger, as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert indicated that it could be repealed and that Israeli forces would respond without further warning with no recess in Hamas rockets targeting southern Israe (continued...)