Security cabinet discusses both expanding Gaza operation, cease-fire efforts

US Secretary of State Kerry due to return to Cairo for further talks on truce after meeting with PM; Hamas leader Mashaal says willing for "humanitarian cease-fire," still has conditions.

PM Netanyahu, Ya'alon and Gantz in the South

PM Netanyahu, Ya'alon and Gantz in the South

(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)

ByHERB KEINON, KHALED ABU TOAMEH

JULY 23, 2014 23:20