Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign talks on another Gaza truce and hostage swap are gathering pace
- Hamas militants continue to resist Israeli army efforts to eradicate them despite claims of progress by Israeli officials. Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, visited Cairo following rocket attacks by Hamas in central Israel. The 10-week war has caused significant devastation in Gaza, resulting in the displacement of 85% of the population.
- Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, are ongoing to establish a ceasefire and exchange hostages. A resolution is being negotiated at the UN Security Council to allow for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Israel faces mounting pressure to halt its offensive in Gaza but maintains its objective of destroying Hamas and securing the release of hostages. Palestinian Islamic Jihad is also set to visit Cairo next week.
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Hamas rejected another hostage-for-prisoner exchange without a permanent cease-fire - La Prensa Latina Media
Jerusalem/Rafah (Gaza), Dec 21 (EFE).- On Thursday, the Islamist group Hamas declined to continue with negotiations in Egypt for a potential Israeli hostage-Palestinian prisoner exchange unless it will move into a lasting cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. A spokesman for the group told EFE that there will only be dialogues for a prisoner exchange agreement after a total cessation of aggression. Hamas sources confirmed to EFE that during the negotiat…
New cease-fire negotiations underway between Israel, Hamas in Egypt
(NewsNation) — Intense negotiations are taking place in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday morning for another potential cease-fire and hostage-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas. "These are very serious discussions and negotiations. We hope that they lead somewhere," White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters aboard Air Force One late Wednesday night. Many hostage conversations took place as nearly 130 were still being held in Gaza. Father o…
US President Biden is not expecting a new hostage deal anytime soon. Vote on UN resolution postponed until Thursday
Hamas leader in Egypt for hostage talks, UN Gaza vote delayed again
Hamas’ top leader arrived in Egypt for talks aimed at brokering a temporary cease-fire and a second hostage deal on Wednesday, as a UN Security Council vote on a resolution calling for a 'suspension of hostilities' in Gaza was delayed for a third day running. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
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