Palestinians mull Egyptian proposal for Gaza truce

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Last Updated : Aug 13 2014 | 2:05 PM IST
Palestinian negotiators are mulling over an Egyptian proposal to end the month-long Gaza war with Israel, as the clock on the latest 72-hour ceasefire ticks down.
The ceasefire ends at midnight today. Since it went into effect Sunday, Israel has halted military operations in the coastal territory and Gaza militants have stopped firing rockets.
Speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not permitted to discuss negotiations with the press, a member of the Palestinian delegation to truce talks in Cairo said negotiators are considering an Egyptian proposal tabled yesterday.
The proposal calls for easing parts of the Israeli blockade of Gaza, bringing relief to the territory. But it leaves the most contentious issues including a full lifting of the closures for later talks.
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First Published: Aug 13 2014 | 2:05 PM IST

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