GAZA, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian interior minister in Hamas-led government Said Siam announced on Saturday that rival Fatah and Hamas movements agreed on the immediate cessation of armed clashes in the Gaza Strip.

    Siam's announcement was made in a news conference held in Gaza following a meeting between leaders from the two movements held at the Egyptian Diplomatic Mission building in Gaza City.

    "We agreed on the immediate cessation of fighting between Fatah and Hamas, pulling out militants from streets, deploying official Palestinian police forces instead, and opening all roads after removing all roadblocks," said Siam.