Next phase of ceasefire talks to begin on Monday: Netanyahu's office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has said that he will begin the second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks in Washington on Monday.

The 42-day first phase is due to end next month, but a date for formal talks involving mediators and delegations from Hamas and Israel has not been set.

The next round of talks is expected to concern the release of remaining captives and more Palestinian prisoners and include discussions on a more permanent end to the war and full withdrawal from Gaza.

Reporting by AFP