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Ceasefire
A ceasefire (or truce) is a temporary stoppage of a war or any armed conflict, where each side of the conflict agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions. Ceasefires may be declared as part of a formal treaty, but they have also been called as part of an informal understanding between opposing forces.

Historical examples

World War I

On December 24, 1914, there was an unofficial ceasefire as the France, the United Kingdom, and Germany sought to observe Christmas (the "Christmas truce"). No treaty was signed and the war resumed after a few days.

Korean War

A ceasefire was reached on July 27, 1953, to halt the conflict and establish a demilitarized zone. However, no peace treaty has been signed to date, technically leaving North and South Korea at war.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

A more recent example of a ceasefire was announced between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority on February 8, 2005. When announced, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat publicly defined the ceasefire as follows: "We have agreed that today President [[Mahmoud Abbas|[Mahmoud] Abbas]] will declare a full cessation of violence against Israelis anywhere and Prime Minister [[Ariel Sharon|[Ariel] Sharon]] will declare a full cessation of violence and military activities against Palestinians anywhere.

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Roundup: Nepali guerrillas call off unilateral cease-fire by Wang Haijing
Jan 04, 2006; Roundup: Nepali guerrillas call off unilateral cease-fire by Wang Haijing KATHMANDU, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A series of blasts...
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Foreign Ministry: 'Cease-fire is poison covered in honey'
Jun 27, 2003; 00-00-0000 Headline: Foreign Ministry: 'Cease-fire is poison covered in honey' Byline: HERB KEINON Edition; Daily Section: News...
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Analysis: India announces unilateral cease-fire in Kashmir for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
Nov 27, 2000; 00-00-0000 Analysis: India announces unilateral cease-fire in Kashmir for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan Host: LINDA WERTHEIMER...
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For a cease-fire with Hamas
May 01, 2008; LARRY DERFNER Jerusalem Post 05-01-2008 Headline: For a cease-fire with Hamas Byline: LARRY DERFNER Edition; Daily Section:...
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PA, intifada leaders differ over cease-fire
Jun 04, 2001; LAMIA LAHOUD Jerusalem Post 06-04-2001 Headline: PA, intifada leaders differ over cease-fire Byline: LAMIA LAHOUD Edition; Daily...
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