Israeli diplomats arrive in Cairo for new ceasefire talks

Israeli diplomats arrive in Cairo for new ceasefire talks

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Israeli representatives arrive in Cairo for new ceasefire talks with Hamas. They are discussing a phased cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages, and an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Israeli representatives have arrived in Cairo for new ceasefire talks. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.

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Israeli diplomats have reportedly arrived in Cairo to continue ceasefire talks with Hamas. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of US warnings that time is running out to reach an agreement.

Also participating in the talks is  the US chief representative in the region, Brett McGurk. The main issues on the agenda include a phased cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages, increased humanitarian aid, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from key areas of Gaza.

This round of talks is part of an ongoing effort to end the conflict, which continues after the October 7 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and about 40,000 Palestinians.

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