'Chances for ceasefire deal no higher than 50%'

A member of the Palestinian delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks, Bassam al-Salahi, says progress is being made in terms of bridging the gaps between Israeli demands and those of Hamas and other groups in the Gaza Strip, but that the chances of reaching a deal are no higher than 50 percent.

He says that the Palestinians are prepared to postpone talks on building a seaport and airport in the Gaza Strip — key Hamas demands — but only by a few weeks.

Both sides are currently observing a five-day ceasefire, and the indirect talks are set to resume tomorrow.

Egypt reportedly submitted an 11-point proposal that was leaked to the press yesteday and is being considered by the Gaza-based groups.