Israel bombs south Gaza as Hamas officials due in Cairo for truce talks

Israel pounded south and central Gaza on Friday as Egypt was to host a high-level Hamas delegation for talks to try and end the nearly 12-week war that has devastated the besieged Palestinian territory.

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A picture taken from a position in southern Israel, along the border with the Gaza Strip, shows smoke billowing over the Palestinian territory during Israeli bombardment on December 29, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. -- Photo: Jack Guez / AFP

2023-12-29 18:10:15

Israel pounded south and central Gaza on Friday as Egypt was to host a high-level Hamas delegation for talks to try and end the nearly 12-week war that has devastated the besieged Palestinian territory.

The Israeli military said its forces "are extending operation in Khan Yunis" in the coastal territory's south, and had "eliminated dozens of terrorists" across Gaza over the past 24 hours.

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