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U.S. welcomes Gaza ceasefire, Iran says not enough (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The United States welcomed Israel's ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and said it expected all parties to stop hostile actions immediately while the United Nations expressed relief. (link)

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