Negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are set to resume in Cairo on Sunday, according to Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent approval for renewed talks
“An Egyptian security source confirmed to Al-Qahera News the resumption of negotiations on a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Egyptian capital Cairo tomorrow,” an anchor for the channel said in a broadcast on Saturday.
Egypt, Qatar and key Israeli ally the United States have mediated previous rounds of negotiations, but a workable agreement has remained elusive.
The mediators had hoped to secure a ceasefire before the start of Ramadan, but progress stalled and the Muslim holy month is more than half over.
On Friday, Netanyahu approved a new round of ceasefire negotiations to take place in Doha and Cairo.
His office said the Israeli premier had spoken to Mossad chief David Barnea about the talks, but did not elaborate on whether Barnea would be traveling to either city.
Reports of the new talks in Cairo came as protesters in Israel’s biggest city blocked a major road Saturday following demonstrations calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza and criticizing the government’s handling of the war.
