Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Breakthrough in Egypt Talks

Gaza City-Hamas will meet Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Egypt on Wednesday to discuss proposals aimed at advancing the stalled Gaza ceasefire, Hamas officials said on Monday.

The talks come as negotiations remain deadlocked over Hamas’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in Gaza. A Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya is expected to attend discussions in El-Alamein.

Hamas said progress was possible if Israel showed willingness to reach an agreement, while reiterating its rejection of disarmament under Israeli conditions.

The meeting follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for the military to take control of 70% of Gaza, a move Hamas called a violation of the ceasefire.