Egypt convenes latest Gaza truce discussions – Reuters
US and Israeli officials are said to be in Egypt for discussions aimed at negotiating terms to resolve the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Egypt is hosting discussions involving US and Israeli representatives to deliberate a ceasefire in Gaza, as per a Reuters report from Thursday. The ongoing conflict, which began in October, has seen Israel attempt to neutralize the Palestinian militant faction, Hamas, in the region.
The talks, initiated in Cairo, are focused on finding a middle ground concerning security measures along the border between Egypt and Gaza, currently under Israeli control since May, per details from Egyptian security officials.
"An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo with the aim of continuing negotiations for a hostage swap deal," Israeli state broadcaster KAN reported.
The escalation of violence in October was triggered by an unexpected attack from Hamas into southern Israel that resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths. Additionally, the militants captured around 200 individuals. In response, Israeli military actions in Gaza have led to over 40,000 fatalities and more than 92,000 injuries, as reported by Palestinian health sources.
Egypt, along with the United States and Qatar, has been instrumental in mediating discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire and facilitating the exchange of hostages and prisoners.
This set of talks in Cairo follows previous discussions held in Doha, where the US introduced what it termed a "final bridging proposal" to conclude the nearly year-long conflict. Following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that Netanyahu had accepted the proposal. Despite this, Hamas, absent from these talks, dismissed the proposal, arguing it favored Netanyahu’s terms.
Demands from Cairo and Hamas include the withdrawal of Israeli troops from key areas like the Philadelphi Corridor, which is essential for both weapon smuggling claims by Israel and humanitarian aid entry into Gaza. The Egyptian administration has asserted the closure of smuggling paths, although Netanyahu insists on maintaining a military presence there.
A diplomatic source, speaking anonymously to KAN News late Thursday, suggested that mediators see pressuring Netanyahu as essential for progress in achieving a deal.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
The talks, initiated in Cairo, are focused on finding a middle ground concerning security measures along the border between Egypt and Gaza, currently under Israeli control since May, per details from Egyptian security officials.
"An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo with the aim of continuing negotiations for a hostage swap deal," Israeli state broadcaster KAN reported.
The escalation of violence in October was triggered by an unexpected attack from Hamas into southern Israel that resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths. Additionally, the militants captured around 200 individuals. In response, Israeli military actions in Gaza have led to over 40,000 fatalities and more than 92,000 injuries, as reported by Palestinian health sources.
Egypt, along with the United States and Qatar, has been instrumental in mediating discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire and facilitating the exchange of hostages and prisoners.
This set of talks in Cairo follows previous discussions held in Doha, where the US introduced what it termed a "final bridging proposal" to conclude the nearly year-long conflict. Following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that Netanyahu had accepted the proposal. Despite this, Hamas, absent from these talks, dismissed the proposal, arguing it favored Netanyahu’s terms.
Demands from Cairo and Hamas include the withdrawal of Israeli troops from key areas like the Philadelphi Corridor, which is essential for both weapon smuggling claims by Israel and humanitarian aid entry into Gaza. The Egyptian administration has asserted the closure of smuggling paths, although Netanyahu insists on maintaining a military presence there.
A diplomatic source, speaking anonymously to KAN News late Thursday, suggested that mediators see pressuring Netanyahu as essential for progress in achieving a deal.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
