Talks under way to extend Israel-Hamas ceasefire as return to fighting looms
by Jason Burke in Jerusalem from on (#6GP80)
Both sides say they would like to see further release of hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinians in Israeli jails
Talks are under way to extend the temporary ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas and Israel both saying they would like to see further releases of hostages in return for freedom for more Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
But the ceasefire is due to expire on Tuesday at 7am, threatening a return to the bloody fighting and bombardment that has devastated swaths of Gaza, killed many thousands of civilians and caused an acute humanitarian crisis.
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