Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks
FirstpostAfter media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire deal, his spokesperson on Tuesday dismissed such claims saying that the prime minister was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon, according to a report After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire deal, his spokesperson on Tuesday dismissed such claims saying that the prime minister was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon to discuss the situation in Syria. “Netanyahu was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon, a strategic location overlooking Damascus,” The Guardian quoted a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday. According to the report, the briefing involved discussions about the situation in Syria and was reported to be with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, and the IDF’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, to “review the IDF’s preparations in the field, and set the rules for the next stage”. Hamas also issued a statement regarding the ongoing talks in Qatar, calling the discussions “serious and positive.” “Hamas affirms that, in light of the serious and positive discussions taking place today in Doha under the auspices of our Qatari and Egyptian brothers, reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange is possible if the occupation ceases to impose new conditions,” The Guardian quoted Hamas as saying in a statement.