Israeli delegation visits Egypt amid efforts to broker Gaza ceasefire: report

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An Israeli delegation is visiting the Egyptian capital Cairo as part of efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region, Anadolu reports citing local media.

Israeli media, including Channel 14 and the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, confirmed the visit, saying the delegation includes Ronen Bar, the director of the Shin Bet internal security agency, and Israeli army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Discussions reportedly focused on a potential prisoner exchange deal.

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