A source familiar with discussions in Jerusalem told CNN , `` One of the Israeli demands is that there should be a period of total calm for 24 hours before committing to any agreement . '' Hamas spokesman on the possibility of a cease-fire : `` I believe there is a good chance '' and we are ready to discuss it with Israel if they want us to do so. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls for de-escalation . Palestinian officials say 137 people are dead ; five are reported killed in Israel .
Hamas spokesman on the possibility of a cease-fire : `` I believe there is a good chance '' and we are ready to discuss it with Israel if they want us to do so. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls for de-escalation . Palestinian officials say 137 people are dead ; five are reported killed in Israel .