Negotiations on Gaza cease-fire set to resume in Cairo with Israeli participation

Negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza, aiming to bring an end to the conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, are set to resume in Egypt

Negotiations are set to resume in Egypt tomorrow to halt the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, which is under Israeli occupation and blockade.

A source from Egyptian television highlighted “progress” in negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza before the start of Ramadan, stating that all parties will participate in the talks starting tomorrow.

The source noted Egypt’s intensive efforts to reach a cease-fire agreement before Ramadan: “There is noticeable progress in cease-fire negotiations, and we are trying to reach a fair agreement.”

Negotiations on a cease-fire and mutual prisoner exchange in Gaza concluded on Feb. 24 in Paris with the participation of an Israeli delegation led by Mossad Chief David Barnea, CIA Director Willia Burns, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Egyptian Intelligence Chief Abbas Kamel, and Hamas delegation.

The Israeli security cabinet sent a “low-level delegation” to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue the negotiations.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he would convene the cabinet early next week to approve attacks on the southern city of Rafah, where about 1.5 million people fleeing attacks in the Gaza Strip have sought refuge and plans to evacuate civilians.

Since Oct.7, Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 30,320 Palestinians, including 13,230 children and 8,860 women and injured 71,533 others.

While thousands are reported to be still under the rubble, civilian infrastructure is also being destroyed, targeting hospitals and educational institutions where people have taken shelter.

The “humanitarian pause” in the conflict, which was initially granted for four days on Nov. 24, 2023, and later extended for another three days, saw the mutual release of 81 Israelis and 240 Palestinians.

However, Israel continues to detain and imprison thousands of Palestinians.

Source: Newsroom

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