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Saba Yemen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas delegation leaves Cairo
Gaza - Saba: A Hamas leadership delegation left Cairo on Saturday evening after holding ceasefire talks with Egyptian officials. Hamas said in a statement that the movement's delegation, headed by Mohammed Darwish, head of the movement's leadership council, and the remaining members of the council, left Cairo after holding extensive talks and consultations with Egyptian officials on efforts to achieve a ceasefire and end the war in the Gaza Strip and all related issues. The delegation reviewed the movement's vision for reaching a comprehensive deal that achieves a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, relief, and reconstruction. It was agreed to exert further efforts and continue communication to ensure the success of these efforts, according to the statement. Hamas indicated that the meeting addressed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip after two months of a strict blockade and the Israeli enemy's prevention of the entry of aid, food, and medical supplies into the Strip. It also emphasized the need for urgent action to deliver aid and the needs of the Strip to Palestinian citizens. The movement's delegation arrived in Cairo at dawn on Saturday. It included the head of its leadership council, Mohammed Darwish, and council members Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Nizar Awadallah. Hamas indicated that the delegation began meetings with Egyptian officials this afternoon to discuss Hamas's vision for a ceasefire and an end to the war and a prisoner exchange based on a comprehensive deal that includes a full Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction. Earlier on Saturday, Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha confirmed that communication with mediators is ongoing and that they are making efforts to reach an agreement that will halt the Israeli aggression on Gaza. In press statements, Taha expressed his hope that the mediators' efforts would succeed in the coming days and lead to the crystallization of an agreement that serves the interests of our people. He noted that the movement had presented a clear and balanced vision for halting the aggression, including withdrawal, a ceasefire, reconstruction, prisoners, and the formation of an independent administration for the Gaza Strip. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Al-Ahram Weekly
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Hamas delegation departs Cairo after Gaza ceasefire talks - War on Gaza
A senior Hamas delegation left Cairo on Saturday following discussions with Egyptian officials aimed at restoring the ceasefire and ending the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, the group said in a statement on Sunday. The delegation, led by Hamas leadership council chairman Mohamed Darwish and council members Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, among others, reviewed strategies to achieve a comprehensive deal that would include a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, humanitarian relief, and reconstruction efforts. The talks also addressed the critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by Israel's two-month deadly blockade that has prevented the entry of essential food, medical, and humanitarian aid. Hamas stressed the urgency of securing assistance to meet Gaza's dire needs, , the statement noted. On 18 March, Israel unilaterally ended the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The original ceasefire agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, was structured in three phases. The first phase, which began on 19 January, involved a temporary halt in hostilities to allow for humanitarian aid and prisoner exchanges. This was followed by the second phase, which focused on securing a more permanent ceasefire, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of the remaining captives. The third and final phase addressed long-term reconstruction and political settlement issues. However, Israel stalled negotiations for the second phase well beyond the expiration date of the first one, demanding the immediate release of all captives, living and dead, which was outside the scope of the agreed-upon phased release. When Hamas rejected this demand, Israel unilaterally ended the ceasefire on 18 March and resumed its war on Gaza. On Saturday, Hamas expressed its willingness to agree to a deal that would see the release of all captives and establish a five-year truce. However, the group made clear that any ceasefire deal must include Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza, an immediate surge in humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing war. The United Nations has warned that food stocks in the besieged territory are running dangerously low. An Israeli official told CNN that Israel has not yet received a new offer from the mediators. 'Israel only responds to offers passed on by the mediators,' the source said. Earlier this week, the head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, visited Doha, for further ceasefire talks. However, there has been no indication of a significant breakthrough in the negotiations. In a related development, US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to 'be good to Gaza,' noting that the humanitarian crisis there was worsening. 'There's a very big need for food and medicine, and we're taking care of it,' Trump said. He added that Netanyahu had expressed support for efforts to increase aid into Gaza. Since the resumption of the genocide in March, Israeli airstrikes and ground operations have killed more than 2,100 Palestinians, bringing the total death toll to at least 51,495 since the war began in October 2023. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Independent
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We've got to be good to Gaza'
CNN — A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday following talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement and the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, included other key leaders, among them Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Eng. Nizar Awadallah. 'The delegation reviewed the movement's vision for reaching a comprehensive deal that achieves a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, relief, and reconstruction. It was agreed to exert further efforts and continue communication to ensure the success of these efforts,' Hamas said in the written statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the talks also addressed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and 'the need for urgent action to deliver aid and supplies to the Strip's citizens.' Israel imposed a complete humanitarian blockade on Gaza on March 2, stopping food, medicine, and more from entering the besieged enclave. An Egyptian official told CNN that the Israel has been invited to meet with negotiators on Monday. It's unclear if Israel has accepted the invitation. CNN has reached out to Hamas for comment on the details of Hamas' proposal for a ceasefire. An Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN that Israel has not received a new offer from the mediators for now. 'Israel only reacts to offers passed on by the mediators,' the source said. The head of Mossad, David Barnea, was in Doha, Qatar, earlier this week, for ceasefire talks. So far, there has been no clear indication of a significant breakthrough. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 'We've got to be good to Gaza.' Taking questions on the way to Italy, Trump said, 'there's a very big need for medicine, food and medicine. We're taking care of it.' The president, whose administration has unapologetically backed Israel, offered no details about what steps the US was taking to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'The coming days are going to be critical,' said Jonathan Whitall on Saturday from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza. 'Today, people are not surviving in Gaza. Those that aren't being killed by bombs and bullets are slowly dying.' One day earlier, the World Food Programme said it had run out food stocks in Gaza. Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have made clear that the humanitarian blockade is part of a pressure campaign against Hamas, along with Israel's increased bombardment of Gaza in order to destroy Hamas and bring back the remaining 59 Israeli hostages. Earlier this month, Israel put forward a ceasefire proposal that called for a disarmament of Gaza without guaranteeing an end to the war, which violates two of Hamas' red lines. Since Israeli resumed its war in Gaza on March 18, more than 2,111 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senior Hamas leaders arrive in Cairo for ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We've got to be good to Gaza'
A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo early Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, includes other key leaders, among them Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Eng. Nizar Awadallah. 'The delegation began meetings with Egyptian officials to discuss Hamas's vision for a ceasefire and an end to the war and a prisoner exchange based on a comprehensive deal,' Hamas said in the written statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the talks will also address the impact of what Hamas describes as Israel's 'starvation tactics' against Palestinians in Gaza and the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid, food, and medical supplies to the besieged territory. Israel imposed a complete humanitarian blockade on Gaza on March 2, stopping food, medicine, and more from entering the besieged enclave. An Egyptian official told CNN that the Israel has been invited to meet with negotiators on Monday. It's unclear if Israel has accepted the invitation. CNN has reached out to Hamas for comment on the details of Hamas' proposal for a ceasefire. An Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN that Israel has not received a new offer from the mediators for now. 'Israel only reacts to offers passed on by the mediators,' the source said. The head of Mossad, David Barnea, was in Doha, Qatar, earlier this week, for ceasefire talks. So far, there has been no clear indication of a significant breakthrough. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 'We've got to be good to Gaza.' Taking questions on the way to Italy, Trump said, 'there's a very big need for medicine, food and medicine. We're taking care of it.' The president, whose administration has unapologetically backed Israel, offered no details about what steps the US was taking to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'The coming days are going to be critical,' said Jonathan Whitall on Saturday from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza. 'Today, people are not surviving in Gaza. Those that aren't being killed by bombs and bullets are slowly dying.' One day earlier, the World Food Programme said it had run out food stocks in Gaza. Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have made clear that the humanitarian blockade is part of a pressure campaign against Hamas, along with Israel's increased bombardment of Gaza in order to destroy Hamas and bring back the remaining 59 Israeli hostages. Earlier this month, Israel put forward a ceasefire proposal that called for a disarmament of Gaza without guaranteeing an end to the war, which violates two of Hamas' red lines. Since Israeli resumed its war in Gaza on March 18, more than 2,111 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
CNN
26-04-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Senior Hamas leaders arrive in Cairo for ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We've got to be good to Gaza'
A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo early Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, includes other key leaders, among them Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Eng. Nizar Awadallah. 'The delegation began meetings with Egyptian officials to discuss Hamas's vision for a ceasefire and an end to the war and a prisoner exchange based on a comprehensive deal,' Hamas said in the written statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the talks will also address the impact of what Hamas describes as Israel's 'starvation tactics' against Palestinians in Gaza and the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid, food, and medical supplies to the besieged territory. Israel imposed a complete humanitarian blockade on Gaza on March 2, stopping food, medicine, and more from entering the besieged enclave. An Egyptian official told CNN that the Israel has been invited to meet with negotiators on Monday. It's unclear if Israel has accepted the invitation. CNN has reached out to Hamas for comment on the details of Hamas' proposal for a ceasefire. An Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN that Israel has not received a new offer from the mediators for now. 'Israel only reacts to offers passed on by the mediators,' the source said. The head of Mossad, David Barnea, was in Doha, Qatar, earlier this week, for ceasefire talks. So far, there has been no clear indication of a significant breakthrough. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 'We've got to be good to Gaza.' Taking questions on the way to Italy, Trump said, 'there's a very big need for medicine, food and medicine. We're taking care of it.' The president, whose administration has unapologetically backed Israel, offered no details about what steps the US was taking to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'The coming days are going to be critical,' said Jonathan Whitall on Saturday from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza. 'Today, people are not surviving in Gaza. Those that aren't being killed by bombs and bullets are slowly dying.' One day earlier, the World Food Programme said it had run out food stocks in Gaza. Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have made clear that the humanitarian blockade is part of a pressure campaign against Hamas, along with Israel's increased bombardment of Gaza in order to destroy Hamas and bring back the remaining 59 Israeli hostages. Earlier this month, Israel put forward a ceasefire proposal that called for a disarmament of Gaza without guaranteeing an end to the war, which violates two of Hamas' red lines. Since Israeli resumed its war in Gaza on March 18, more than 2,111 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
