The head of Egypt’s State Information Service has said that it and Qatar are close to reaching a deal to extend Israel’s truce with Gaza by two days, Reuters reports.
The two-day extension would include the release of 20 Israeli hostages and 60 Palestinian detainees, Diaa Rashwan said.
With the release of 11 Israeli hostages expected, negotiations remain ongoing for the release of 33 Palestinians, Rashwan added.
