Israel Boycotts Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Cairo Amid Hostage Dispute
TL;DR
Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo for truce talks, but Israel did not send a delegation after Hamas refused to share a list of captives still alive in Gaza. A US official indicated that Israel had endorsed a framework for a temporary ceasefire and exchange of hostages and prisoners, but Hamas continues to demand a complete military withdrawal from Gaza. The potential truce deal could also involve aid deliveries to address the looming famine in Gaza, with growing pressure to reach an agreement before the start of Ramadan.
- Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel Al Jazeera English
- U.S. official says "there's a deal on the table" for a proposed cease-fire, hostage release deal with Hamas CBS News
- Israel said to boycott Cairo ceasefire talks over hostage list Reuters
- Israel Boycotts Gaza Talks in Cairo After Hamas Rejects Demand to Name Hostages - Israel News Haaretz
- Israel skips key ceasefire meeting with Hamas over unanswered hostage questions, official says CBC.ca
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