Egypt and Qatar are close to reaching a deal to extend Israel’s truce with Gaza by two days, said the head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan. The two-day extension would include the release of 20 Israeli hostages and 60 Palestinian detainees, he said. With the release of 11 Israeli hostages expected on Monday, negotiations continue for the release of 33 Palestinians, Rashwan added.

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