Israel Wants to Extend Gaza Truce by Six Weeks
An Israeli delegation in Cairo aims to negotiate to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal by an additional 42 days, two Egyptian security sources said on Friday. Hamas opposes the extension and insists on proceeding to the second phase of the deal as originally agreed, the sources told Reuters. The second phase is meant to include steps leading to a permanent end to the war.
- The delicate balance between extending a fragile ceasefire and pushing for a more comprehensive peace agreement may require nuanced diplomacy from Egypt and Qatar in their role as mediators.
- How will the international community's response to this proposed extension impact the global narrative around Israel-Palestine negotiations and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza?