Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for cease-fire negotiations

Hamas’ senior leaders from the group are heading to Cairo on Saturday for cease-fire talks with Egyptian mediators.

“We hope the meeting will lead to real progress in reaching an agreement to end the war, stop the aggression, and ensure the complete withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.

The delegation will be led by the group’s chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya.

According to the official, Hamas has not yet received any new cease-fire proposals, despite Israeli media reports suggesting that Israel and Egypt had exchanged draft documents outlining a potential cease-fire and hostage release agreement.

“However, discussions and contacts with mediators are ongoing,” the official added, accusing Israel of “continuing its aggression” in Gaza.