Egypt and the United States helped broker the cease-fire last week after Israel launched a series of military strikes on Gaza with the stated goal of halting Israel-bound rocket attacks from militants in the Palestinian territory . NEW : Negotiations are under way to work out the cease - fire deal 's details . Talks cover issues such as easing Israel 's economic blockade in Gaza . Fighting is reported near the Gaza - Israel border . Palestinian Authority spokesman says all Palestinian factions back a renewed statehood bid .
NEW : Negotiations are under way to work out the cease - fire deal 's details . Talks cover issues such as easing Israel 's economic blockade in Gaza . Fighting is reported near the Gaza - Israel border . Palestinian Authority spokesman says all Palestinian factions back a renewed statehood bid .