"Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Extended Amid Hostage Crisis and Delusional Demands"
TL;DR
Cease-fire negotiations continue in Cairo as fears of an Israeli invasion of Rafah mount, with Israel seeking to crush Hamas and remain in charge of security in Gaza, while Hamas demands a permanent cease-fire and the withdrawal of all Israeli troops. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes on Rafah, prompting civilians to flee, and the Israeli military has called for the evacuation of a hospital in southern Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has proposed creating tent cities for evacuees, and the country's military has warned that if Palestinians fleeing the invasion enter Egypt, it would suspend the Camp David Accords peace treaty.
Topics:worldinternational-relations#cease-fire-talks#diplomacy#gaza#international-relations#israeli-palestinian-conflict#rafah
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- Hostages Families Forum: Not sending delegation back to Cairo is 'death sentence' for remaining hostages The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu declines to send Israeli delegation to Egypt for more hostage talks Axios
- Middle East Crisis: Cairo Talks on a Gaza Cease-Fire Are Extended The New York Times
- PM says no progress possible in Cairo talks unless Hamas changes 'delusional' demands The Times of Israel
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