Cease-fire

A ceasefire 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. For example, on December 25 , 1914 , during World War I , there was an unofficial ceasefire as both the Germans and the British sought to observe Christmas (the " Christmas Truce "). There was no treaty signed, and after a few days the war resumed. [ 1 ]

A more recent example of a ceasefire was announced between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on February 8, 2005. When announced, the chief Palestinian negotiator (Saeb Erakat) defined the ceasefire as follows: "We have agreed that today President Abbas will declare a full cessation of violence against Israelis anywhere and Prime Minister Sharon will declare a full cessation of violence and military activities against Palestinians anywhere." [ 2 ]

See also Armistice .

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# World War I Christmas Truce by Thousands of German Soldiers
# Sharon and Abbas set to declare ceasefire at Mideast summit, AFP News Wire, 2/8/05

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