Palestinian resistance group Hamas conveyed its readiness to swiftly resume Gaza cease-fire talks in a meeting with Egypt’s intelligence chief in Cairo, as mediators press for negotiations, Egypt’s state-linked Al-Qahera News TV reported Wednesday.
Citing a source, the report said a Hamas delegation held talks in Cairo with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to discuss ways to advance de-escalation efforts in Gaza.
"Egypt is intensifying its contacts with all parties to reach a truce in preparation for ending the war," the source said.
Hamas "affirmed its commitment to quickly returning to cease-fire and de-escalation negotiations and praised Egypt's efforts to deliver aid into Gaza and assist its residents," he added.
A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for talks with Egyptian officials, after Israel's Security Cabinet last week approved a plan to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip.
On Tuesday, Cairo said it was working with Qatar and the United States to secure a 60-day Gaza cease-fire, part of a renewed push to halt Israel’s genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Egypt, Qatar and the United States have played a key role in mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since Oct. 7.
