Hamas is heading to Cairo on Saturday to continue discussions on a truce offer with Israel and work towards an agreement that satisfies the demands of their people. The Palestinian Islamist movement announced this decision with a positive spirit, hoping to achieve an agreement through negotiations.
The delegation, led by Khalil al-Haya, a member of the Hamas political bureau, will be meeting with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to discuss the ceasefire offer. The truce proposal includes a pause in the Israeli offensive and the release of Palestinian detainees in exchange for hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Hamas until Wednesday to respond to the ceasefire proposal. However, Hamas has accused Netanyahu of obstructing efforts for a truce and fueling doubts about a quick ceasefire agreement. The conflict between Hamas and Israel escalated after an attack by Hamas commandos on southern Israel resulted in many civilian casualties. In response, Israel launched a large-scale offensive in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant casualties. Efforts are being made to negotiate a ceasefire and reach an agreement that satisfies both parties.
