I am saddened Hamas has rejected an extension of the cease-fire.
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Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri sent a text message to reporters Saturday, saying: "No agreement to extending the calm for an additional four hours." A short time afterward, the Israeli military said three rockets were fired from Gaza.
UPDATE:
12:08 A.M. Two people were injured when a rocket explodes in the Sdot Negev Regional Council. One sustains serious injuries, the other light injuries. (Shirly Seidler)
11:59 P.M. The Israeli security cabinet voted to ascend to the UN's request and to approve a humanitarian pause in fighting until midnight Sunday. During this period, the IDF will continue to neutralize Gaza tunnels and will respond to violations of the pause. The cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss the next step in the military operation in Gaza. (Barak Ravid)
11:53 P.M. Rocket siren sounds in Be'er Sheva.
Haaretz
UPDATE: 2:30 Pacific time - On CNN just now a Hamas spokesman from Beirut has stated that Hamas is not yet ready to approve the extended cease-fire but he expected their response, when made, would be 'posititve'