Israel Cabinet Convenes to Discuss Cease-Fire Negotiations
JERUSALEM (Worthy News)– The security cabinet convened in Tel Aviv on Friday morning to discuss the cease-fire agreement and negotiations taking place between Israel and the Palestinians in Cairo, the Jerusalem Post reported.
The meeting is the second of its kind in 24 hours, as the cabinet also discussed matters on Thursday night.
Media reports stated that the Islamic Jihad’s Ziad al-Nakhaleh confirmed that Palestinian groups have agreed to delay negotiations over the airport and seaport, signifying what could be a step towards both sides coming to a compromise. — Source
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