Hamas delegation leaves Cairo for discussions on a truce in the Gaza Strip. U.S, Qatar and Egypt are trying to reach an agreement on a pause in the fighting before Ramadan, which begins at the beginning of next week.

Hamas expects cease-fire talks to continue at least until first week of Ramadan. Israel launched a bombing campaign coupled with a ground offensive which has so far left 30,800 dead in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to the latest report put forward this Thursday by the Hamas Ministry of Health.