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Ceasefire talks in Cairo, and US makes o...

About this episode

A Hamas delegation attended ceasefire talks in Cairo. The US is offering incentives to Syria's government to curtail conflict with minorities. Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar has appointed his son as his second-in-command.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Hamas negotiators in Cairo to discuss blueprint for 'comprehensive' Gaza deal

US offers incentives to Syria to back off from fighting minorities

Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar appoints son as second-in-command

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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