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Egypt Delegation Seeks Cease-Fire Agreement In Israel

Egyptian head of Intelligence Abbas Kamel attends a meeting of Egyptian and Sudnaese Foreign Ministers and heads of intelligence at Tahrir Palace, in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Egypt

Egypt has dispatched a high-level delegation to Israel in an attempt to negotiate a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza. The delegation, led by Egypt's top intelligence official, Abbas Kamel, aims to discuss a 'new vision' for a prolonged cease-fire in Gaza. The talks come amidst mounting international pressure for both parties to reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict.

The initial focus of the discussions will center on an exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners, as well as the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza with minimal restrictions. The ultimate goal is to reach a comprehensive deal to halt the hostilities.

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