Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya during an interview in Istanbul, April 24, 2024. (AP/ Khalil Hamra, File)
Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya during an interview in Istanbul, April 24, 2024. (AP/ Khalil Hamra, File)

Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya is currently with a delegation in Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials regarding the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the terror group says in a statement.

Hamas said on Monday it intended to delay the next release of Israeli hostages slated for Saturday “until further notice,” alleging Israeli violations of the ongoing hostage-ceasefire deal.

Today’s announcement comes a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to resume “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas does not free the next hostages by midday Saturday.

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