New round of ceasefire talks begin in Cairo

US and Israeli delegations started a new round of meetings in Cairo on Thursday aimed at resolving gaps in a truce proposal, two Egyptian security sources said.

Egyptian and US officials had met to seek compromises over plans for providing security on Egypt-Gaza border following a demand by Hamas for a withdrawal of the Israeli military.

The proposals were due to be presented to Israeli officials later on Thursday, with a Qatari delegation due to join on Friday, they added.