Negotiators 'close' to securing Gaza truce extension by two days, says Egypt

Egypt and Qatar are close to reaching a deal to extend Israel's truce with Gaza by two days, said Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS).
The two-day extension would include the release of 20 Israeli hostages and 60 Palestinian detainees, he said.

Earlier Monday, an Israeli government spokesperson said it notified Hamas that an “option for an extension” of the truce should involve the release of another 50 hostages beyond the figures agreed to under the Israel-Hamas deal negotiated last week.

With the release of 11 Israeli hostages expected on Monday, negotiations remain ongoing for the release of 33 Palestinians, Rashwan added.