Israel delegation arrives in Cairo to continue talks with Palestine on Gaza truce

Cairo: An Israeli delegation Thursday arrived in Cairo to continue negotiations with Palestine on the Gaza truce. Security sources said the delegation consists of three Israeli negotiators who arrived on board a private plane, MENA reported. The negotiations are expected to reach a long-term truce agreement. [caption id=“attachment_1654021” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Representational image. AFP[/caption] Egypt is mediating indirect discussions between Israel and Palestinian factions, including the Hamas movement, to reach a long-term ceasefire to end a bloody conflict following a 72-hour truce. Egypt has urged both sides to extend the ceasefire in a bid to address issues more effectively. The near month-long violence has killed around 1,900 Palestinians and 67 Israelis, including 64 soldiers. IANS