Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's momentum has stopped and rebels have been able to hold onto areas that government forces had been poised to capture just a few days ago, a U.S. official said Monday. Gadhafi has declared a cease-fire, the official said, and the coalition is watching carefully to see if that declaration "is a pledge or just words." An opposition spokesman said Monday there is no cease-fire, at least not in Misrata, a key city about two hours east of Tripoli. The spokesman, Mohamed -- who would not divulge his last name out of concern for his safety -- said the destruction there is "unimaginable" and that Misrata was bombarded heavily over the past four days by forces loyal to Gadhafi.
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There is no cease-fire in Misrata, a rebel spokesman says
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The coalition made effective progress Monday, a commander says
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Members are now deciding who should command the military mission
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There are no plans to target Gadhafi, the commander says
No @placeholder aircraft has been observed operating since the military operations began over the weekend, he said.
Gadhafi's compound in @placeholder lay in shambles Monday after an attack by the United States and its allies.