A general view taken on August 18, 2014, shows the destroyed and deserted main gate of the Gaza strips former international airport in the southern city of Rafah.Egyptian-brokered indirect negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are taking place during a five-day lull in the fighting that is due to expire at midnight (2100 GMT). The Palestinians have rejected any call to disarm Gaza and are pushing for Israel to lift its eight-year blockade on the coastal territory and also want the establishment of a sea port and an airport. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX (Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images)