Israel agrees to withdraw from Beit Jalla
Israel has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Palestinian town of Beit Jalla under a ceasefire deal brokered by the European Union.
Israeli troops invaded the village yesterday morning and announced their intention to stay until Palestinians halt attacks on the nearby Jewish settlement of Gilo.
However, the invasion failed to stop the attacks, but a ceasefire was agreed this afternoon following the intervention of European officials.
Israel then promised to withdraw its tanks at 8pm.
