Intensive negotiations on a truce between Hamas and Israel are underway in Egypt - media
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Cairo for ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar, discussing a ceasefire in Gaza with a possible exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are currently underway there with the mediation of Qatar and Egypt. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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According to Reuters sources, intense negotiations are underway regarding a possible second truce in Gaza, according to which Hamas would return some hostages in exchange for Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners.
Although the number of people to be released is still being discussed, Israel insists on including women and sick male hostages.
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The leader of Hamas was due to arrive in Egypt today to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza after Israel said it was ready for a new humanitarian truce in Gaza to facilitate the release of hostages.
