The Palestinian Authority said it secured a commitment from terrorists in the Gaza Strip to stop launching rockets into Israel. Hamas and Islamic Jihad, the main groups behind the cross-border salvoes, declined to confirm Sundaýs announcement by the Palestinian Authority. But they said they would suspend attacks if Israel scales back its military overflights in Gaza.
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