Israel seeks to extend Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo
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Israel is sending negotiators to Cairo to discuss extending a ceasefire set to expire in two days. The goal is to secure the release of more hostages while delaying a final agreement on Gaza's future. Hamas recently returned four bodies of hostages, marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire. Israel is seeking a deal where Hamas would release three hostages weekly in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed some Israeli troop withdrawals. Talks for a second phase, aimed at releasing remaining hostages and fully withdrawing Israeli forces, have not yet started.