A senior Hamas terrorists says a cease-fire has been reached with Israel to end a seven-week war.

The official said the deal calls for an �open-ended� cease-fire, and an Israeli agreement to ease its blockade of Gaza to allow relief supplies and construction materials into the war-battered territory.

Talks on deeper issues, such as Hamas� demand to reopen Gaza�s airport and seaport, would begin in a month.

The official said Egypt planned an announcement later Tuesday. He spoke on condition of anonymity pending the announcement.

There was no immediate Israeli comment.

(AP)