One week ceasefire

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JERUSALEM – The Israeli army says it has begun withdrawing its troops from Gaza after ending a three-week offensive in the territory.

The move comes shortly after Gaza's Hamas rulers announced a one-week cease-fire.

The Israeli military would not say how many troops it is pulling out. But tanks were rolling out early Sunday and smiling infantry soldiers were seen walking toward the border.

Israel announced a unilateral cease-fire late Saturday. It says it will keep at least some troops in Gaza while arrangements are made to prevent Hamas from rearming.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas offered Israel an immediate weeklong truce Sunday, hours after Israel silenced its guns and grounded its aircraft, but the Islamic militant group conditioned long-term quiet on a complete Israeli withdrawal from the territory.