Peace sets in as truce holds

Life in the Gaza strip appears to be returning to normal as a ceasefire is taking shape.

According to the BBC, the truce brokered on Wednesday appears to be holding firm. There were rockets launched from Gaza at the start, however, Israel did not retaliate.

While citizens have begun flocking back onto Gaza streets, Israeli schools in the city remained closed on Thursday as a precaution. Israeli security forces arrested 55 people it claimed were part of terror network.

The Egyptian brokered deal demands that Israel end hostilities and killing of militants. As for Hamas, they must stop rocket and border attacks on Israel.

The latest wave of fighting which began on November 14th was sparked by Israeli soldiers killing a top Hamas military leader.