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Gaza fighting stops

Published:Monday | January 19, 2009 | 10:28 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he wants Israeli troops to leave Gaza as quickly as possible after Israel\'s three-week offensive.



Troops began pulling out after Israel said it had met its war aims and declared a unilateral ceasefire.



Hamas later declared its own truce with one of its leaders claiming a great victory over Israel.



As Gaza enjoyed a second quiet night, local sources said the conflict had left 4,000 buildings destroyed with another 20,000 severely damaged.