Israel focuses on demilitarizing Gaza at Cairo cease-fire talks

Hamas fired a volley of rockets in the direction of Jerusalem just before the cease-fire began. In the last minutes before it went into effect, 17 rockets were fired into Israel, reaching the South, the Center, the Jerusalem area and the West Bank, according to the IDF. One hit a house in a Palestinian village near Bethlehem, causing major damage.

Iron Dome interceptors shot down six of the 17 rockets, the army said.

While Hamas has a long list of demands it is presenting to the Egyptians, Israel – according to government officials – is concentrating on two main issues…

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