A delegation from Cairo has arrived in Israel to help try to negotiate a cease-fire in the escalating conflict in Gaza, Egyptian intelligence officials said Thursday.
Friends and relatives of Israeli soldier Omer Tabib, 21, mourn during his funeral at the cemetery in the northern Israeli town of Elyakim today. Sebastian Scheiner/APThe same delegation met with Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip first and crossed into Israel by land, the two officials said on condition of anonymity.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry said it was important for both sides to avoid escalation. AFP via Getty ImagesLate Wednesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi.
Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip at Israel today. Hatem Moussa/APHe said it was important for both sides to avoid escalation and resorting to military means, according to a readout of the call.
Palestinians look at the remains of a tower building that was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes, amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Gaza City. Suhaib Salem/ReutersEgypt has played a mediation role between the two sides before.
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