Amid growing tensions and military buildup, Arab mediators are working urgently to salvage a fragile Gaza ceasefire. A Hamas delegation visited Cairo to negotiate an end to the crisis, with essential discussions revolving around the hostages’ release and humanitarian protocols. Hamas cited Israeli violations as reasons for postponing the release of additional captives, alleging ongoing violence and aid restrictions. Despite some positive signals regarding hostages, assurance from Israel remains unconfirmed. The political complexities intensify with developments from the US, particularly President Trump’s controversial proposal regarding Gaza's future.
The future of the three-week-old ceasefire agreement was thrown into jeopardy on Monday when Hamas's armed wing announced it would postpone freeing the next group of captives.
Hamas cited alleged Israeli violations of the truce, including the continued killing of Palestinians, blocks on aid, and delays in allowing displaced people to return to the north of the strip.
Mahmoud Mardawi, a senior Hamas official, said there were positive signals that the hostage handover would go ahead as planned, but added it had yet to receive Israel's commitment.
The surprise announcement by the US president, Donald Trump, last week that the US would take over and develop the Gaza Strip appeared to be central to the group's decision.
Collection
[
|
...
]