Egyptian delegation in Israel to reignite Gaza truce talks

FRANCE 24

26 April 2024 at 0:09 am·1-min read

A delegation from Egypt arrived in Israel Friday in a bid to reignite stalled negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza war including the potential release of hostages, Israeli and Egyptian media reported. The signs of fresh truce talks came alongside Israeli preparations for a military push in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

A ship was damaged when it was attacked twice by at least two missiles while travelling off Yemen's coast on Friday, British maritime security agency UKMTO reported.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, which the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said took place southwest of the Yemeni port of Mokha.

In the first attack "the vessel experienced an explosion in close proximity to the vessel which was felt by the crew on board", UKMTO said on X, formerly Twitter.

"The second attack on the vessel consisted of what is believed to be two missiles, which resulted in damage," it added.

Hours earlier, the British maritime security firm Ambrey had also reported an attack off the port of Mokha.

9:55pm: Team from Egypt in Israel for Gaza truce talks

A delegation from mediator Egypt arrived in Israel Friday in a bid to reignite stalled negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza war including the potential release of hostages, Israeli and Egyptian media reported.

It was not immediately clear if the two were related.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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9:55pm: Team from Egypt in Israel for Gaza truce talks

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