A Hamas delegation has reportedly arrived in Cairo for new talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza, where the war between the Iran-backed militant group and Israel is nearing the seven-month mark.
Reports in Saudi Arabian and Israeli media that couldn’t be independently confirmed suggest Hamas negotiators are prepared to accept the terms of an Egypt-brokered deal.
Israel’s Channel 12 also quoted a Hamas official saying that the organization’s leadership had approved the implementation of the first phase of a hostage release plan. CNN reported that the details of any agreement could take several days more to iron ...