Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit
Summary
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya is traveling to Cairo to meet Egyptian officials before US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner visits the Middle East. Kushner will try to reduce tensions over a Gaza plan that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected, while Israeli attacks continue in Gaza.Key Facts
- Khalil al-Hayya became Hamas leader in late July and is now visiting Cairo for talks with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad.
- Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, will visit Israel and Egypt next week to discuss a Gaza peace plan.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a 15-point peace plan that required Hamas to give up its weapons to a new Palestinian committee.
- Hamas wants pressure on Netanyahu and his government to follow the peace roadmap.
- Since a ceasefire began in October last year, over 1,250 Palestinians have died in Gaza due to Israeli attacks; the total deaths in the conflict since October 2023 exceed 73,300.
- Israeli attacks continue, with recent strikes killing two Palestinians and injuring 14 others.
- Israeli Defense Minister stated troops will stay in security zones in Lebanon and Syria, keeping a military presence on three fronts.
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