Hamas offers cease fire and exchange of prisoner Shalit for hostages held by Israel (Haaretz)

Hamas tells Egypt it is ready to discuss truce with Israel, Shalit deal 

Hamas said Friday it has told Egyptian officials it would consider a cease-fire with Israel if it lifted its blockade of the Gaza Strip and ceased military operations in the West Bank and Gaza. Hamas also discussed with Egyptian officials this week the possibility of a prisoner deal that could lead to the release of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Full story in Haaretz
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/954709.html