Israel declared humanitarian ceasefire from 10; Shooting at Ashdod and Ashkelon

Truce declared by Israel from 10:00 to 17:00, will apply to all regions except Rafah where battles take place • This morning: rockets launched at Ashkelon and Ashdod and intercepted • Hamas: "Israel declared a ceasefire in order to deflect criticism of massacre" • Prime Minister spoke of Operation: "Solid Rock is not over, until the completion of objectives" • UN Secretary-General calls on parties to discuss together, and condemns Israel updated