Progress reported in Gaza ceasefire talks, but Israel downplays possibility of ending war with Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – A Hamas delegation visited Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “significant progress” in Gaza ceasefire negotiations. But Israel has not sent a delegation, and Israeli officials have emphasized their commitment to invading Rafah while downplaying the prospect of a complete end to the war.
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