By Said Amori
JERUSALEM (AA) - Israeli negotiators are in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian officials regarding the release of hostages held in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday.
“The negotiating team is now meeting in Egypt with senior Egyptian officials to discuss the issue of the hostages,” a statement said.
There was no immediate comment from Egyptian authorities.
The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner-hostage exchange agreement, beginning on Jan. 19, concluded early March, but Israel has so far refused to proceed with the second phase.