Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt to discuss Gaza ceasefire

A delegation from the Palestinian militant group Hamas, led by the movement’s Gaza Strip chief Khalil al-Hayya, has arrived in Cairo to discuss the second phase of a ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian enclave.

The visit was reported by Al Hadath, citing sources familiar with the matter.

According to these sources, the delegation is set to meet Egyptian intelligence officials to negotiate the situation in Gaza and discuss with mediators the latest developments on the ground, as well as the second phase of the peace process.

The sources emphasised that the visit was planned in advance and that the ongoing Israeli escalation in the enclave will be a key topic at the talks.

By Khagan Isayev