A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday to discuss a potential Gaza ceasefire deal, demanding a permanent end to hostilities and full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region. The group emphasized the need to address the ‘suffering of the Palestinian people’ and secure a prisoner exchange.
Hostage Video Intensifies Pressure
Amid stalled talks, Hamas’ military wing released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, held since October 2023. In the emotional clip, Alexander criticizes Israel’s government for ‘failing to free hostages’ and voices fears for his safety. 🔥 Israeli PM Netanyahu later told Alexander’s family that ‘efforts are ongoing’ to bring captives home.
Ceasefire Timeline Stalls
Despite a six-week truce expiring March 1, negotiations for a second phase remain deadlocked. Hamas claims it agreed to release Alexander and four hostages in March, but details remain unclear. With Gaza strikes escalating, global mediators—including Egypt and Qatar—are racing to broker a breakthrough. 🌍
