Hamas representatives are currently in Cairo, Egypt, to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The conflict between Hamas and Israel has been ongoing since October 2023, and despite several discussions to bring an end to the dispute, no consensus has been reached.
According to reports from EFE news agency, there is significant progress in the negotiations between the terrorists and Israeli government. Pressure to end the conflict is mounting on both sides, with international communities highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli government threatening an offensive in Rafah.
In a statement released on Friday, Hamas expressed a “positive spirit” as they headed to Egypt for negotiations. The organization outlined their demands for a ceasefire, including complete cessation of aggression, withdrawal of occupation forces, return of displaced individuals, assistance to the people and reconstruction efforts.
Israeli mediators have proposed a truce to Hamas suggesting a temporary ceasefire of 40 days in exchange for hostage release with possibility of extending it. However one of contentious points in the negotiations is demand for total end of Israeli offensive which some radical members of Israeli government oppose.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that war will continue until all objectives are achieved which include ending Hamas in Gaza strip and recovering hostages. Hamas is expected to respond to ceasefire proposal early next week with Israel pressuring the group to adopt agreement and warning an offensive in Rafah if deadline not met