A "mutual and simultaneous" ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas reached with Egypt mediation took effect at 2 a.m. Friday (2300GMT Thursday) The Israeli Security Cabinet voted to end attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip that began May 10 and accept the ceasefire, according to media reports. Israel's security cabinet agrees a ceasefire deal to end 11-day conflict with Gaza militants. Thanks be to God. — Ryan N. Danker (@RyanNDanker) ...