Failed Egyptian Talks Leave Gaza in Limbo as Israeli Military Operates in Rafah

The latest round of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel, aimed at achieving a truce in Gaza, took place in Cairo. However, despite two days of negotiations, no concrete results were achieved, as reported by Egyptian state television Al Qahera News. A security source close to Egypt’s Intelligence revealed that both delegations left the Egyptian capital without resolving some contentious issues.

Hamas attributed its withdrawal from Cairo to Israel’s invasion of Rafah and the seizure of the border crossing. The group reaffirmed its commitment to accepting the mediators’ document while condemning Israeli aggression. Egypt warned of the danger of escalation if an agreement is not reached between Israel and Hamas. Representatives from Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian factions joined the negotiations on Thursday, indicating progress in resolving controversial points.

The truce proposal accepted by Hamas includes three phases: an exchange of hostages, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and sustainable calm in the Strip. The new round of negotiations coincided with Israel’s military operation in Rafah, where significant casualties were reported. Despite challenges, efforts are being made to find consensus and prevent further escalation in the region.