The air defense sirens continued to sound in southern Israel today even after the beginning of the ceasefire between the Palestinians and Israelis in Gaza.

According to a spokeswoman of the Israeli military said that the army checks if any rockets have hit Israeli territory.

On the other hand, in Gaza thousands of Palestinians celebrating in the streets the ceasefire after 50 days of fighting that have killed more than 2,130 Palestinians.

Shots in token of joy ringing in Gaza City, while mosques prayers were heard.

Egyptian and Palestinian officials announced that the ceasefire came into effect at 19:00 (local time and GMT).