Liveblog: Olmert announces Israel to surrender to 'public opinion'

The cabinet is still meeting but a 'large majority' is expected to vote in favor of a unilateral cease fire. The unilateral cease fire is expected to leave the IDF in place in Gaza.The Egyptian news agency MENA reports that Israel responded positively to Egypt's proposal.Hamas has said that a unilateral cease fire by Israel will not be honored by Hamas and that it will not agree to a single