Netanyahu sends team to Egypt for ceasefire negotiations

theguardian.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a delegation to Egypt to discuss extending the ceasefire with Hamas, just two days before the first phase of the agreement ends on March 2. The talks follow the release of four Israeli hostages' bodies by Hamas. The ceasefire has allowed for significant aid to Gaza, but both sides have accused each other of violations. Israel seeks to extend the current phase, while Hamas is open to negotiations for the next stage, which would involve a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Tensions remain high, as Israel confirmed it would not withdraw troops from the Gaza-Egypt border, which Hamas claims violates the ceasefire. Meanwhile, violence continues in Israel, with a car-ramming attack injuring 14 people, and Israeli troops conducting operations in the West Bank.


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