Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Sunday, August 17, 2014
Palestinians may seek Turkish, Qatar mediation
Palestinian sources involved in the Cairo negotiations tell Israel Radio it seems unlikely that the sides will agree to a permanent ceasefire at this time, and indicate that the Palestinians may ask for Turkey and Qatar to act as mediators with Israel.
A Palestinian source adds that it seems Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense pressure by his government to end the talks and topple Hamas militarily.