‘Progress’ in Gaza truce talks but Israel still set on Rafah ground attack

In the past weeks, mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have renewed efforts to secure a deal [Ismael Abu Dayyah/AP]

A delegation from the Palestinian group Hamas is in the Egyptian capital for truce and captive-release negotiations, with sources saying that some progress has been made.

However, sticking points remain, including Israel’s insistence on launching a ground invasion into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.