Israel to Weigh Egypt Plan for Cease-Fire in Gaza
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Israeli leaders are set to discuss an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire to end the week-long conflict in Gaza, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads for Cairo amid growing international peace efforts.
Israel’s security cabinet will consider the plan at a meeting early today, a senior official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in favor of accepting, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported, citing unidentified officials.