Palestinians said to weigh Egyptian ceasefire proposal

Speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not permitted to discuss negotiations with the press, a member of the Palestinian delegation to truce talks in Cairo said negotiators are considering an Egyptian proposal tabled Tuesday.

The proposal calls for easing parts of the Israeli blockade of Gaza, bringing relief to the territory. But it leaves the most contentious issues — including a full lifting of the closure — for later talks.

Hamas deputy leader Moussa Abu Marzuk (C) shakes hands with head of the Palestinian delegation Azzam al-Ahmed (L) upon their arrival at a Cairo hotel after a meeting with senior Egyptian intelligence officials, August 11, 2014 (photo credit: AFP/ Khaled Desouki)
Hamas deputy leader Moussa Abu Marzuk (C) shakes hands with head of the Palestinian delegation Azzam al-Ahmed (L) upon their arrival at a Cairo hotel after a meeting with senior Egyptian intelligence officials, August 11, 2014 (photo credit: AFP/ Khaled Desouki)

–AP

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