Breaking News. Israelis, Palestinians resume talks on Gaza deal as Egypt extends Gaza truce for 24 hours

Talks ongoing after 24-hour extension amid reports of ease on Gaza blockade

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A delegation of Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Egypt have agreed to extend a five-day ceasefire in Gaza by 24 hours to give them more time to thrash out a long-term truce.

The announcement came moments before the current truce expired at 10pm (UK time).

Palestinian and Israeli negotiators in Cairo are trying to hammer out a roadmap for the Gaza Strip after Egypt announced a 24-hour extension of the cease-fire to allow more time for the talks.