Egypt urges resumption of Gaza truce, talks over outstanding issues

CAIRO Aug 8 (Reuters) – Egypt called on Friday for an immediate resumption of the ceasefire in Gaza and a return to the negotiating table, saying that only a few outstanding issues remained in negotiations it was mediating between Israel and the Palestinians.

“The foreign ministry calls on all sides to rise to their responsibilities … and to return immediately to the ceasefire commitment and exploit the opportunity available to resume negotiations on the very limited sticking points that remain in the fastest possible time