Cairo – Theโข initial phase of negotiations between Israeli and hamas representatives concluded โin Egypt, as efforts continue to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza strip. The talks, wich began on the eve of the second anniversary of the โฃOctober 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southernโ Israel, reportedly involve discussions toward a potential agreement.
These negotiations arriveโค as the war in Gaza nears it’s one-year mark, with the region facing a mounting humanitarian crisis and escalating international pressure forโ a resolution. A source close to Hamas indicated to AFPโข that theโ negotiation process could extend for several days.the outcome of these talks will directly impact โฃthe fate of hostages held by Hamas, the โfuture of Gaza, and the broader stability of the Middle East.
Former โขU.S. President Donald trump expressed optimism on monday, stating he believes a dealโ is achievable. “I think Hamas agreesโ with things that are very importantโฆ I think โฃwe will have an agreement,” Trump told reporters at the โWhite House. The specifics of a potential agreement remain undisclosed, but are believed to center on the release of hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting โand the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
