al Reuters: Gaza truce takes hold despite rocket fire
The Israeli army pulled forces out of Gaza overnight and Palestinian witnesses confirmed the soldiers had gone. Militants launched at least 9 rockets just hours after the start of the ceasefire at 6 a.m. (0400 GMT). But the army said it had not recorded any rocket fire since 10.15 a.m. (0815 GMT).
"There is no ceasefire," said [Sderot] mayor Eli Moyal, dashing for shelter as a warning came of a rocket attack.
"We will show the necessary restraint and patience, certainly in the coming days," Olmert said....
"Thanks to God the Israeli forces have quit our land in defeat. We feel like victors," said Abdel-Majid Ash-Shanti, 23, who lives in northern Gaza....
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