A senior Hamas delegation met with Egypt’s intelligence chief in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the ongoing ceasefire agreement and developments in Gaza, the group said, as both Israel and Hamas continue to exchange accusations of violating the truce.
The ceasefire, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, came into effect last month. In a statement, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the first phase of the agreement but accused Israel of “continued violations” that threaten to undermine the deal.
The delegation, which included Hamas’ exiled Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya, called for a “clear and defined mechanism” under the supervision of mediators to document and prevent any breaches of the truce.
Hamas also discussed with Egypt urgent measures to resolve the situation of its militants in Rafah tunnels, where communication has reportedly been cut off. Earlier this month, mediators were reportedly working to address the fate of Hamas fighters holed up in tunnel networks within Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military killed five senior Hamas members on Saturday after a fighter entered Israeli-controlled Gaza territory to attack soldiers. Health officials in Gaza reported that at least 20 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the same day, including a local Hamas commander.
The meeting in Cairo highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain the fragile ceasefire and address security and humanitarian concerns in the region.
