A senior group of Hamas leaders left Cairo late Saturday after talks with Egyptian officials aimed at reaching a ceasefire and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. The talks were part of efforts to end the fighting and bring in food, medicine, and supplies to the people in Gaza.
The Hamas delegation, led by Muhammad Darwish, included other top leaders like Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Nizar Awadallah. They discussed a plan for a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and rebuilding Gaza, while stressing the urgent need for humanitarian help.
Hamas said they would keep working with others to try to make the plan successful. They also spoke about the critical situation in Gaza, where supplies have been blocked by Israel since March 2, making it difficult for people to get food, medicine, and other essential items.
Read More: Shocking Attack: Russian General Killed in Car Bombing Near Moscow – See Who Did It?
An Egyptian official told CNN that Israel has been invited to meet with the negotiators on Monday, but it is not clear if Israel will agree to this meeting. An Israeli source mentioned that Israel is waiting for the mediators to offer them a new proposal.
In a separate development, Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea was in Qatar earlier this week for talks, but no major breakthrough has been reported yet.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the situation, saying he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “we’ve got to be good to Gaza.” He mentioned that there is a great need for food and medicine in Gaza, but did not provide details on how the U.S. plans to help.
The United Nations said the next few days are very important for Gaza. Jonathan Whitall from the UN’s humanitarian office said that people are struggling to survive in Gaza, with many dying from bombs or lack of basic necessities. The World Food Programme has run out of food to give.
Israel has made it clear that the blockade on Gaza is part of its strategy to pressure Hamas, alongside airstrikes aimed at weakening Hamas and rescuing the 59 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
Also See: Pahalgam Attack: Is Kashmir the New Frontier for Hamas-Style Terrorism?
Earlier, Israel proposed a ceasefire plan that involved disarming Gaza but did not promise an end to the war, which Hamas rejected. Since Israel resumed its military action in Gaza on March 18, more than 2,100 Palestinians have been killed, according to Palestinian health officials.
