Egypt's Sisi cites positive developments but no ceasefire announced

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said there are ‘positive developments’ in attempts to reach a comprehensive ceasefire, but did not announce that an agreement had been reached.

Speaking earlier, a Hamas official said that Egyptian mediators had promised they would guarantee that Israel does not restart the war after the initial hostage exchange.

Egypt is mediating truce talks with Qatar.