Palestinian official: Temporary truce with Israel to be extended for five days
Posted August 13, 2014 2:44 pm.
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CAIRO, Egypt (NEWS1130) – The head of the Palestinian delegation negotiating a truce with Israel says Hamas has agreed to extend a cease-fire for another five days.
Azzam al-Ahmad said late Wednesday the cease-fire was meant to ensure a “positive atmosphere,” while noting there had been “lots of progress” in the talks.
A Hamas official earlier said the truce had been extended for 72 hours.
Israeli officials declined to comment.
