Map of Israel, Gaza Strip

News emerged Wednesday that Israel and the extremist group Hamas have agreed to a truce in the Gaza Strip to end eight days of fighting that has killed more than 140 Gaza residents and five Israelis.

It remains to be seen if a cease-fire can hold or if both sides plunge back into the on-and-off turmoil and warfare that has troubled the region for decades.

Links to Recent Gaza Strip News Headlines from Newsmax:

Netanyahu: 'I'm Willing to Give Cease-Fire a Chance

Dershowitz: Why Gaza Cease-Fire Will Fail

Knesset Leader to Newsmax: Israel Ready for Ground Assault on Gaza

Oil Price Climbs 1% as Israel Launches Gaza Offensive

James Zogby: History Ignored Lessons in Gaza

Santorum: Obama Must Support Israel on Gaza

Report: Iran Missile Technology Sent to Gaza