Israeli team arrives in Cairo for talks, hopes to extend Gaza hostage deal

Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Israel wants and is willing to continue phase one of the deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

(photo credit: FLASH90/CANVA, REUTERS, SHUTTERSTOCK)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 14:10

Updated: FEBRUARY 27, 2025 21:59

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