Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire

Feb 27, 2025 - 23:00
Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire
Children play with a wagon near rubble.

Israel announced on Thursday it was sending negotiators to Cairo for talks, seeking to extend a first phase of a ceasefire due to expire in two days, in the apparent aim of securing the release of more hostages while delaying any final deal on Gaza's future.