Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel
Israel has decided to withhold its delegation to Cairo for talks aimed at securing a truce in the ongoing Gaza war, according to recent reports. While Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo to participate in the discussions, Israel did not send a team after Hamas refused to share a list of captives with the Israeli government.
The Israeli media has suggested that this move by Israel comes after Hamas declined to provide information about Israeli captives, which has stalled progress in the negotiations. The Hamas representatives are currently in Cairo to meet with Egyptian and Qatari envoys in an attempt to reach a resolution.
A senior US official has announced that Israel has agreed to a framework for a potential truce deal. The proposed framework includes a six-week ceasefire and the release of vulnerable captives held by Hamas. Both Israel and Hamas have been making demands during the talks, as pressure mounts to finalize a deal before the start of Ramadan.
Hamas continues to insist on a complete military withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and a full return for people to the northern regions of the territory. Additionally, a potential truce deal could include the release of captives in exchange for Palestinian detainees and an increase in aid deliveries to Gaza.
The conflict began with Hamas attacking Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties on both sides and widespread devastation in Gaza. With the negotiations ongoing, there is hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and a cessation of hostilities between the two sides. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on The Daily Guardian.
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