Hamas Delegation Arrives In Cairo For Talks On Proposed 60-Day Ceasefire In Gaza
A Hamas delegation, led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya, arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The group is set to hold consultations on a proposed 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as efforts to revive truce negotiations continue amid a prolonged deadlock in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The visit marks a renewed attempt to re-establish mediated talks with Israel, particularly around the issue of ceasefire and hostage releases. According to The Times of Israel, Hamas official Taher al-Nono stated that the meetings with Egyptian mediators would focus on 'ways to stop the war, deliver aid, and end the suffering of our people in Gaza."
The Cairo talks come as Israel continues to implement a phased reoccupation strategy, approved by its Security Cabinet last week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel's military campaign aims to regain full control over the Gaza Strip. However, in an interview aired Tuesday, Netanyahu stated that Palestinians would be permitted to leave Gaza ahead of any new military offensive.
Previous ceasefire negotiations, including the latest round held in Doha, Qatar, have so far failed to produce a breakthrough. Talks collapsed last month after both sides accused each other of failing to uphold conditions for a ceasefire.
In parallel, an Arab official close to the discussions revealed that Hamas had accepted Egypt's proposal concerning the political future of Gaza, referred to as the 'day after" plan, which includes involving the Palestinian Authority in governing the territory.
The same official also claimed that Hamas no longer maintains full control over the Gaza Strip, stating, 'There's no organised military structure, no command hierarchy." He further suggested that Prime Minister Netanyahu may be deliberately prolonging the conflict for internal political purposes.
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