Hamas officials are in Cairo for negotiations on a potential deal that would see the release of hostages in exchange for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza, Egyptian officials said, in a push to stop the fighting before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Hamas officials are in Cairo for negotiations on a potential deal that would see the release of hostages in exchange for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza, Egyptian officials said, in a push to stop the fighting before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.