Amid a fragile ceasefire and rising tensions, Hamas says Egypt and Qatar are doubling down on efforts to finalize a Gaza peace deal . A Hamas leadership delegation arrived in Cairo this week to discuss 'mechanisms' for advancing negotiations, according to spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou. But sticking points remain: 'Israel refuses to commence the second phase, exposing its intentions of evasion,' Hamas claimed in a fiery statement.
Key Updates
Talks stalled after the first 42-day truce expired in March without agreement on next steps.
Israel halted electricity to Gaza’s sole desalination plant, drawing Hamas accusations of 'cheap blackmail.'
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City Tuesday, killing four people according to local reports.
Why It Matters
The conflict—triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel—has left negotiations in a high-stakes limbo. While Hamas demands immediate Phase 2 talks focusing on a permanent ceasefire, Israel wants to extend Phase 1, which includes temporary pauses in fighting and hostage releases.
'There are positive signs,' Al-Qanou said, adding Hamas is ready to resume talks 'in a manner that meets Palestinian demands.'
Meanwhile, aid deliveries to Gaza remain frozen as regional mediators race against time. Will fresh diplomacy triumph, or will violence derail progress? Stay tuned.
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. A Hamas leadership delegation arrived in Cairo this week to discuss 'mechanisms' for advancing negotiations, according to spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou. But sticking points remain: 'Israel refuses to commence the second phase, exposing its intentions of evasion,' Hamas claimed in a fiery statement.
Talks stalled after the first 42-day truce expired in March without agreement on next steps.
Israel halted electricity to Gaza’s sole desalination plant, drawing Hamas accusations of 'cheap blackmail.'
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City Tuesday, killing four people according to local reports.
. While Hamas demands immediate Phase 2 talks focusing on a permanent ceasefire, Israel wants to extend Phase 1, which includes temporary pauses in fighting and hostage releases.
. Will fresh diplomacy triumph, or will violence derail progress? Stay tuned.
