Egyptian-Qatari efforts are close to extending Gaza truce by two days, Egypt says

Egypt and Qatar are close to reaching a deal to extend Israel's truce with Gaza by two days, Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) said on Monday.

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 remain ongoing for the release of 33 Palestinians, Rashwan added.