The head of Hamas has arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks with Egyptian officials after Israel indicated it was willing to agree to another pause in fighting in exchange for the release of more hostages.

Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is expected to lead a “high-level” delegation to meet with Egypt’s spy chief and others on “stopping the aggression and the war to prepare an agreement for the release of prisoners”, according to reports. 

It follows mounting international pressure for a new truce, with the United Nations due to vote on calling for a ceasefire later today.

On Tuesday, Israeli President Issac Herzog said his country was “ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages”.

It is believed that 129 hostages are still being held by Hamas in Gaza.

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