US secretary of state also to discuss avoiding regional conflict as Egypt steps up efforts to mediate Israel-Hamas negotiations
, will travel to Saudi Arabia to try to restart fraught ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel and discuss efforts to prevent spiralling regional conflict.
Egyptian officials have stepped up their own efforts to mediate talks between Hamas and Israel, after a new proposal that would initially see a small number of hostages held in Gaza released in exchange for Palestinians in the territory to be able to return to their homes. Israeli attacks on sites in southern Lebanon have also risen, amid an increase in missile and drone attacks by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Israeli territory, prompting fears of a regional escalation and causing alarm to international êllies.
As diplomatic efforts across the region rose, Israeli media reported that the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s primary concern was his fear that the international criminal court could imminently issue an arrest warrant against him, as well as top Israeli officials and fighters in the Israeli military.
A delegation from Hamas is due to arrive in Cairo on Monday as high-ranking members said they were reviewing a current ceasefire deal. The organisation has said it is unwilling to compromise on demands for a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, as well as the “unconditional” return of Palestinians to the northern part of the territory.
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