Israel appeared to deny on Monday that a truce was under way in southern Gaza, half an hour after security sources in neighboring Egypt said such a deal was due to be implemented.

"There is currently no truce and humanitarian aid in Gaza in exchange for getting foreigners out," a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

Earlier, the Jerusalem Post said Israel, the U.S. and Egypt on Monday agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza, coinciding with Egypt's opening of the Rafah border crossing for the evacuation of foreign nationals.

(With input from Reuters)