The hopes of an early ceasefire in the Gaza war have been dampened as the latest round of talks in Cairo did not yield any progress, according to a representative of the Palestinian organization Hamas. State-affiliated Egyptian news channel Al-Kahera News had previously reported significant progress in the negotiations, with all parties agreeing on fundamental points. However, Israeli delegation did not respond to Hamas’ demands and representatives from Qatar and Hamas left Cairo for further consultations.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid urged for a deal to be agreed upon, stating that pressure should be put on the government to finalize the agreement. The negotiations, brokered by the USA, Egypt, and Qatar, have been stalled for weeks with both Hamas and Israel accusing each other of obstructing the talks. The war was triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel, resulting in casualties and hostages being taken.
In response, Israel launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip, leading to further casualties on both sides. The situation remains tense as negotiations for a ceasefire continue. Hamas and Israel need to find a resolution to end the conflict and bring peace to the region.
