Egypt will host Israeli and U.S delegations to discuss the ‘outstanding points’ regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported on Saturday.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that 28 deaths were confirmed among the 50,752 officially registered Egyptian pilgrims during Hajj in Saudi Arabia's Mecca.
Cairo has been engaged along with fellow mediators Doha and Washington in months of negotiations for a ceasefire
Qatar, the United States, and Egypt have jointly called on Hamas and Israel to finalize an agreement based on the principles of a U.S. proposal.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a 'shooting incident' occurred 'on the Egyptian border' after Israeli media reported an exchange of fire erupted between Israeli and Egyptian soldiers.
Cairo and its state-aligned media have stepped up scathing criticism of Israel over the conflict raging next door, reflecting public anger in the world's most populous Arab nation.
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