According to a report published Thursday by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Hamas has informed mediators that it would accept the temporary presence of Israeli troops in Gaza following the implementation of a ceasefire agreement.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi © Mena Today
According to a report published Thursday by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Hamas has informed mediators that it would accept the temporary presence of Israeli troops in Gaza following the implementation of a ceasefire agreement.
This marks a significant shift in the Palestinian movement’s stance, addressing two of Israel's key demands, according to Arab mediators.
The talks, currently underway in Cairo under Egypt’s auspices, represent a notable step forward after months of stalled negotiations. The potential agreement could pave the way for the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza and a prisoner exchange for Palestinians.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi, known for his discreet and pragmatic diplomacy, is leading the mediation efforts with the goal of securing stability along Egypt’s border with Gaza.
Egypt has emerged as a pivotal player in these negotiations, leveraging its unique position of maintaining close ties with both Israel and the Palestinians. Unlike Qatar, which hosts Hamas’s political office but has seen limited success with its more publicized efforts, Egypt’s approach focuses on discretion and achieving tangible results.
Despite Egypt’s mistrust of Hamas—stemming from its connections to the Muslim Brotherhood—El-Sissi remains committed to maintaining regional stability and preventing further escalation at the border.
By Bruno Finel
Two Egyptian army officers, including a high-ranking border guard officer, were killed during a military crackdown on illegal gold mining along Egypt's southern border with Sudan, a military spokesperson said on Thursday.
Benjamin Netanyahu's position in the post-election battle to stay on as Israel's prime minister weakened on Thursday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party withheld support for any nominee and an Arab-led party endorsed his main opponent.
Prominent Egyptians hailed the election of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim member of the US Senate on Wednesday, though state media paid little notice to the rise of a liberal American who has called his parents' native country a military dictatorship.
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