Israel PM orders troops to ready for push into crowded Rafah

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to prepare to enter Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah, even as new talks aimed at securing a truce with Hamas were set to open Thursday in Cairo. - Cairo talks - A new round of negotiations was set to open Thursday in Cairo, aimed at achieving "calm" in Gaza and a prisoner-hostage exchange, an Egyptian official said.

Israel PM orders troops to ready for push into crowded Rafah
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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to prepare to enter Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah, even as new talks aimed at securing a truce with Hamas were set to open Thursday in Cairo. - Cairo talks - A new round of negotiations was set to open Thursday in Cairo, aimed at achieving "calm" in Gaza and a prisoner-hostage exchange, an Egyptian official said.