UPDATE: Hamas agrees to extend cease-fire

CAIRO (AP)

Egyptian mediators raced Wednesday to pin down a long-term cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to prevent more fighting in the Gaza war, as Hamas said it agreed to extend a temporary truce that was set to expire at midnight.

The two sides were considering an Egyptian proposal that partially addresses their demands, but deep differences have kept the deal in doubt.

Two hours before the cease-fire's end, Israeli police said a rocket landed in southern Israel, though it hit an open area and caused no damage.