Israel accepts Egypt’s truce proposal for Gaza conflict

Egypt has proposed a ceasefire to end a week of cross-border fire between Gaza and Israel. 

It is expected to be followed by series of meetings in Cairo with high-level delegations from both sides.

But an official from Hamas, which controls Gaza, said a full deal would have to come first, before a ceasefire.

Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet would discuss the proposal today.

The calls for ceasefire come ahead of an urgent meeting of the Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo.

Hamas, the faction that controls Gaza, confirmed that truce efforts are under way.

Palestinian officials say at least 175 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli air strikes since the offensive began last week Tuesday.

BBC