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A rocket fired from Gaza has hit southern Israel just hours before a three-day ceasefire was due to expire, police say. | A rocket fired from Gaza has hit southern Israel just hours before a three-day ceasefire was due to expire, police say. |
The rocket came down in an open area near Ashkelon, but caused no casualties or damage, a spokeswoman said. | The rocket came down in an open area near Ashkelon, but caused no casualties or damage, a spokeswoman said. |
Hamas militants denied they had fired any rockets, Reuters reported. | Hamas militants denied they had fired any rockets, Reuters reported. |
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have been involved in indirect talks in Egypt aimed at finding a long-term solution to the Gaza conflict. | Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have been involved in indirect talks in Egypt aimed at finding a long-term solution to the Gaza conflict. |
About 2,000 people have died since the fighting in Gaza began on 8 July. | About 2,000 people have died since the fighting in Gaza began on 8 July. |
Those killed include more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the United Nations. | Those killed include more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the United Nations. |
Sixty-four Israeli soldiers have been killed in the violence and three civilians in Israel have also died. | Sixty-four Israeli soldiers have been killed in the violence and three civilians in Israel have also died. |
The rocket, which landed in Israel late on Wednesday, was the first to be fired since the current ceasefire began on Monday. | The rocket, which landed in Israel late on Wednesday, was the first to be fired since the current ceasefire began on Monday. |