Egypt

Egypt and Qatar are jointly facilitating a renewed round of negotiations between the United States and Hamas, aimed at achieving a broader ceasefire agreement in Gaza and securing the release of captives held by Hamas as announced on Monday 12 May. The latest development comes as the militant group announced on Sunday, 11 May, its intention to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, held captive in Gaza for over 550 days. The move is viewed as both a humanitarian gesture and…