It is reported by AFP with reference to the group's statement.

"The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad confirms the truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip," the statement said.

Earlier, the media wrote that the authorities of the Gaza Strip and Israel agreed on a truce, which will come into force at 20:00 local time.

On August 7, it was reported that the Israeli army had attacked a tunnel in the Gaza Strip.

On August 5, Israel announced Operation Dawn.

A state of emergency has been declared along the 80-kilometer border between Israel and the enclave.