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
President Donald Trump said Friday that Israel was "very happy" with an agreement reached by his so-called Board of Peace for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and U.S. officials said Israel was skeptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Ankara on Thursday for an official visit during which he is due to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss economic and security cooperation.
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