Breakthrough In Cease-Fire Talks Concerning Gaza As Hamas Arrives In Cairo: Reports – By Litty Simon (IB Times) / May 4, 2024
A Hamas delegation visited Cairo on Saturday amid reports from Egyptian state media indicating “noticeable progress” in ongoing cease-fire discussions with Israel.
Egyptian channel Cairo 24 indicated the potential development of a “consensual formula” on various contentious issues. Quoting an unnamed high-level source, the channel reported that a Hamas delegation had arrived in Egypt and significant progress had been made in negotiations between Hamas and Israel. The channel added that an Egyptian security delegation had reached an agreement on many points of contention.
Meanwhile, reports are also rife that an Israeli official downplayed the prospects for a truce. A senior Israeli official, speaking anonymously to discuss ongoing negotiations, downplayed the likelihood of an end to the conflict. The official informed The Associated Press that Israel would not under any circumstances agree to terminate the war as a condition for releasing hostages.
An Israeli official cautioned NBC News on Saturday, suggesting that there is still significant progress to be made and advising against premature celebration.
