Egyptian officials say mediators have made progress in talks aimed at a truce in Gaza. Representatives from the US, Egypt, Israel and Qatar are meeting in Cairo, as international calls grow for Israel to halt plans for an assault on the southern city of Rafah.

Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed concern over Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah. At a news conference with the Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki, Baerbock said that Israel had a duty to guarantee “safe corridors” for civilians in Rafah.

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03:28 Interview Nawaf Al-Thani, Former Qatar Defense Intelligence Director
07:53 Intro German Foreign Minister Baerbock
08:49 Interview Nina Haase, DW Chief Political Correspondent

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