"Renewed Truce Talks in Egypt Amid Gaza Devastation and Israeli Delegation's Cairo Visit"
Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Cairo, with talks focusing on the release of hostages and the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in Gaza. The resumption of negotiations comes as the war in Gaza nears its sixth month, with more than 32,000 Palestinians killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is undergoing hernia surgery amid mounting pressure over the war, and Pope Francis has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Thousands of protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding a hostage deal, while aid delivery into Gaza remains slow despite a top U.N. court ruling demanding "unhindered" access. A second boat carrying aid from the World Central Kitchen has departed Cyprus for Gaza to help alleviate the looming famine.
- Truce Talks Expected to Resume in Egypt The New York Times
- Devastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas: Live updates CNN
- Israeli Shin Bet, Mossad Delegation Leaves for Cairo to Discuss Hamas Hostage, Cease-fire Deal - Israel News Haaretz
- Middle East crisis live: Hamas not present at ceasefire talks, reports say; Netanyahu to undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia The Guardian
- Gaza truce talks set to resume, as thousands protest Netanyahu in Israel Al Jazeera English
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