Gaza Ceasefire , Talks Extended Despite , Facing 'Difficulties'.
On March 5, a Hamas official said that ceasefire
negotiations will continue following two days
of talks without reaching a breakthrough.
On March 5, a Hamas official said that ceasefire
negotiations will continue following two days
of talks without reaching a breakthrough.
Reuters reports that the talks in Cairo have been
touted as the final step in reaching an extended
40-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
The truce would see Israeli hostages
released in exchange for aid being
allowed to enter the besieged Gaza. .
The delegation will remain
in Cairo on Tuesday for more
talks, they are expected to wrap
up this round later today. , Hamas official, via Reuters.
According to Egypt's Qahera television,
the talks continue to face "difficulties.".
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said that
the militant group's latest offer for a ceasefire has
been presented and is now awaiting Israel's response.
However, Israeli officials have countered that their
own agreement was awaiting Hamas' approval. .
The United States, a sponsor of the talks and
one of Israel's closest allies, supported Israel's
assertion that the ball remains in Hamas' court. .
At the same time, the U.S. has called on Israel to alleviate the
humanitarian disaster in Gaza, where over 30,000 Palestinians
have been killed since the recent wave of fighting began.
Reuters reports that much of Gaza has been completely cut
off from aid, including food, and that the few remaining
hospitals have seen an influx of starvation, including children. .
Reuters reports that much of Gaza has been completely cut
off from aid, including food, and that the few remaining
hospitals have seen an influx of starvation, including children.