Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo
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Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
Hamas said Thursday it will send a delegation to Cairo as soon as possible to keep working on cease-fire talks, in response to Egypt’s latest proposal. In a statement, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said he spoke to Egypt’s intelligence chief and “stressed the positive spirit of the movement in studying the cease-fire proposal.” The statement did not say when the delegation would travel.
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Hamas says delegation to head to truce talks in Cairo tomorrow with 'positive spirit'
The group added that it is “determined” to achieve an agreement that involves “a complete cessation of the aggression”.
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Sleepy towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
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