Egypt hosts Fatah-Hamas ceasefire talks on Gaza
airo is currently hosting meetings between Fatah and Hamas aimed at forming a committee to govern Gaza as part of post-war plans, according to an Egyptian security source. This initiative is part of Egypt's broader mediation efforts to facilitate a ceasefire and enhance humanitarian aid access in the region.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 08:46 | 02 November 2024
- Modified Date: 08:47 | 02 November 2024
Cairo is hosting meetings between Fatah and Hamas to discuss forming a committee to run Gaza as part of post-war plans, a senior Egyptian security source has told Egypt's state affiliated Al Qahera News TV.
The move is part of Egypt's mediation efforts involving Palestinian and Israeli parties to reach a ceasefire and expand humanitarian aid access.
The source also said that Hamas insists that talks should lead to a comprehensive agreement that secures an end to the war, and also achieves a hostages-for-prisoners swap deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, has said war can only end once Hamas is eradicated.
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