GAZA CITY (Palestinian Territories), Oct 27 — Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad announced an immediate halt to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel today, saying Egypt had negotiated a ceasefire after the launching of dozens of missiles.

"A comprehensive ceasefire agreement was reached which came into force immediately in exchange for a halt to the Israeli aggression,” Islamic Jihad spokesman Dawoud Shihab told AFP.

There was no immediate confirmation from Israel. — AFP