Delegations from Hamas and Israel participating in Cairo talks for Gaza ceasefire departed for consultations, on Thursday after two days of ceasefire negotiations, according to a high-level Egyptian source who spoke to Daily News Egypt. The discussions came amid escalating violence and increasing international pressure to de-escalate the conflict in Gaza. The source indicated that further diplomatic work is ongoing, highlighting the challenges in finding a resolution amid the current hostilities. The pressure on Israel to avoid a full-scale ground operation in Rafah has also grown, especially considering the damage already inflicted on the region. In response, Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, criticized the US President’s remarks, posting on X that “Hamas loved Biden.”

Source: Daily News Egypt May 09, 2024 20:07 UTC