Hamas and Israel agreed Wednesday to extend a truce for another five days . Palestinian negotiators demands ' include a lifting of Israel and Egypt 's blockade on Gaza . Hamas has used this war to achieve some tactical and strategic objectives and considers itself the winner in the conflict . The deal was reached after an emergency meeting between the two sides in Cairo, where they also discussed ways to ease tensions over Israel's planned withdrawal from Gaza. He says the group has used the conflict to reposition itself as the face of Palestinians .
Hamas and Israel agreed Wednesday to extend a truce for another five days . Palestinian negotiators demands ' include a lifting of Israel and Egypt 's blockade on Gaza . The deal was reached after an emergency meeting between the two sides in Cairo, where they also discussed ways to ease tensions over Israel's planned withdrawal from Gaza. He says the group has used the conflict to reposition itself as the face of Palestinians .