Israel truce talks stalled as PM Netanyahu brands Hamas demands 'delusional'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (February 17) that he had sent negotiators for truce talks in Cairo as requested by U.S. President Joe Biden but they did not go back for further talks because Hamas' demands were “delusional“. He said there was no point in further negotiations until Hamas terrorists made changes to their demands. Netanyahu, speaking to reporters, also said that a broader diplomatic deal with the Palestinians could only be reached through direct negotiations without any preconditions. The war began when Hamas sent terrorists into Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and seizing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport al