Gaza cease-fire holds ahead of Cairo talks

USA TODAY: The longest cease-fire in a war between Israel and Hamas that Gaza’s health ministry says has killed nearly 1,900 Palestinians and Israel’s military says has led to the deaths of over 60 of its soldiers appears to be holding for a second day Wednesday.

The 72-hour truce is for humanitarian purposes.

In the coming days, Egyptian mediators are to shuttle between delegations from both sides to try to work out a deal. The Palestinian delegation is composed of negotiators from all major factions, including Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza… (more)

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