The initial phase of negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo concluded without progress towards an agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to reports Wednesday morning.
An American official, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the absence of a breakthrough in the talks but emphasized that they did not collapse entirely.
Egyptian sources familiar with the negotiations indicated that discussions would persist through diplomatic and security channels in the forthcoming days.
The sources further revealed that the talks had been extended for an additional three days, highlighting the positivity that prevailed during the discussions.
Following reports of the Israeli delegation’s return to Israel, lower-level officials would continue to engage in negotiations within a newly defined framework for the deal.
By xamse
February 14, 2024
