A Hamas delegation has arrived in Egypt for what appear to be do-or-die negotiations on a ceasefire. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
A delegation from the Palestinian group Hamas is in the Egyptian capital for truce and captive-release negotiations, with sources saying that some progress has been made.
However, sticking points remain, including Israel’s insistence on launching a ground invasion into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.
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