In return , Israel agreed to halt raids inside Gaza and ease its blockade . Egyptian - Israeli truce , which began June 2006 , has expired . Ceasefire had applied to all militant groups -- including Hamas , Islamic Jihad . Qassam rockets fired Friday from Gaza into separate Israeli communities . Islamic Jihad sources claimed responsibility for firing the rockets .
Egyptian - Israeli truce , which began June 2006 , has expired . Ceasefire had applied to all militant groups -- including Hamas , Islamic Jihad . Qassam rockets fired Friday from Gaza into separate Israeli communities . Islamic Jihad sources claimed responsibility for firing the rockets .