Israeli soldiers rest just outside the border with the northern Gaza Strip August 12, 2014. Credit: REUTERS/ Amir Cohen
Time Running Out On Gaza Cease-Fire Between Israel And Hamas -- CNN
Gaza (CNN) -- Less than a day remains of a temporary cease-fire in Gaza.
Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed at agreeing on a more lasting end to hostilities are expected to continue Wednesday in Cairo. The three-day truce is due to expire just after midnight local time (5 p.m. ET).
Egypt is pushing the Israelis and Palestinians to extend the cease-fire past its current deadline, a senior Egyptian government official told CNN on Wednesday.
"This is a very sensitive time in the negotiations, and it's hard to predict the outcome at this point," said the official, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorized to speak the media about the talks.
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More News On The Approaching End Of The Gaza Ceasefire
Israel, Palestinians pursue Gaza deal with ceasefire clock ticking -- Reuters
Israel-Hamas talks tackle Gaza blockade -- Al Jazeera
Israel, Hamas Talks Over Gaza Deadlocked -- WSJ
Israel-Hamas truce on the line as temporary cease-fire nears expiration -- Jerusalem Post
Gaza cease-fire holds as Israeli official warns of 'gaps' between sides in talks -- FOX News
As war with Israel shatters lives, more Gazans question Hamas decisions -- Washington Post
My Comment: It will not surprise me if later this evening both sides start to exchange missile/rocket fire again.
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