Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) addresses a press conference next to Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on Aug. 27, 2014. Israelis and Palestinians on Wednesday both claimed "victory" in the Gaza war, one day after the long-term cease-fire came into effect. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that the Israel's Gaza offensive was a "great military and political achievement." (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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Israel, Hamas claim "victory" in Gaza war

JERUSALEM/GAZA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Israelis and Palestinians on Wednesday both claimed "victory" in the Gaza war, one day after the long-term cease-fire came into effect.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that the Israel's Gaza offensive was a "great military and political achievement." Full story