Egypt, mediating indirect talks between Israelis and Palestinians, said negotiations were making progress despite the ’military escalation’ and called for an expired ceasefire to be extended.

Egypt, mediating indirect talks between Israelis and Palestinians, said negotiations were making progress despite the 'military escalation' and called for an expired ceasefire to be extended.

The head of the Palestinian delegation in Cairo also said they were committed to achieving a truce, while 'Israel' warned that it would not negotiate under fire.