Officials from Egypt and Israel held meetings in both countries Sunday to discuss solidifying a tentative truce between Israel and Hamas and rebuilding the Gaza Strip. The Associated Press reports that Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry welcomed his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi, in Cairo. ADVERTISEMENTThis was the first public visit of an Israeli foreign minister to Egypt since 2008, the AP notes. Official talks between Foreign Minister #Sameh_Shoukry and Foreign Minister of Israel Gabi Ashkenazi, in the presence of the two countries' delegations. "This long-awaited step serves Palestine's vigorous effort to achieve justice and accountability as indispensable bases for peace," the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 30, 2021 22:30 UTC