A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Friday 5 June for a new round of talks with Egyptian mediators aimed at advancing the Gaza ceasefire agreement and discussing a possible transition to its next phase. The delegation, led by Hamas Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya, is expected to hold meetings with Egyptian officials and other mediators over several days. Discussions are expected to focus on completing the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire, addressing reported violations of the agreement, and exploring mechanisms for moving toward a second phase. The talks come amid continued tensions in Gaza despite the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. Key issues remain unresolved, including Hamas’ future role, calls by Israel for the group’s disarmament, and questions surrounding Israeli military withdrawals from parts of the enclave. Negotiations on these issues have remained stalled for months. Meanwhile, violence has continued on the ground. On 4 June, Gaza health officials reported that at least 10 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes, including five members of the same family. Several others were injured in attacks on residential buildings in Gaza City. The…
