Deadlock in Egypt talks over Gaza disarmament

Discussions between Palestinian factions and mediators in Cairo aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war in Gaza have stalled over the pivotal question of disarming the territory and Hamas, Palestinian sources told Agence France-Presse Tuesday.

"Talks are continuing ... in a context of clearly differing visions ... with the issue of weapons remaining the only point of contention," a Palestinian source familiar with the talks told AFP on condition of anonymity as he was not supposed to speak ...