Middle East latest: Israeli negotiators head home from ceasefire talks in Cairo, official says
Talks resume in Cairo on second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas diverge over ceasefire with first phase set to expire
An Israeli delegation in Cairo is negotiating to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire when it expires on Saturday rather than move to the second phase as originally planned and as Hamas wants,
The Times of Israel2h
Israel seeking 6-week extension of ceasefire’s first phase, Egyptian sources say
Hamas says it opposes extension, insists on proceeding to second phase; Israel’s negotiating team set to return from Cairo, with talks to continue over weekend
Anadolu Ajansi5h
Hamas urges mediators to put pressure on Israel to enter 2nd phase immediately amid ongoing talks in Cairo
As 1st phase of ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal concludes Saturday evening, Hamas urges global community to press Israel to fulfill its obligations, enter 2nd phase 'without hesitation or stallin
Israeli PM Netanyahu to hold security meeting after delegation returns from Cairo
CAIRO/JERUSALEM -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to hold consultations with security chiefs and ministers on Friday after an Israeli delegation returned from Cairo with no agreement on extending the Gaza ceasefire, two Israeli officials said.