Hamas leader meets Egyptian intelligence chief
Hamas leader meets Egyptian intelligence chief A Hamas delegation has met Egypt's intelligence chief, Hassan Rashad, in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein to discuss the implementation of the US-backed post-war plan for Gaza. The delegation, led by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, expressed a commitment to the US-backed plan, according to Egyptian state media. AFP quoted a Hamas official saying: "The…
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy, Jared Kushner, met with Hamas' new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, in Egypt. The talks aim to revive a Gaza peace plan that was previously rejected by Israel. Two weeks ago, Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, agreeing to hand over weapons to a new governing committee.
During the discussions, Kushner called for concrete, verifiable disarmament steps and reiterated Hamas' commitment to the agreement. The meeting took place in El-Alamein, Egypt, with other members of Trump's Board of Peace, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, present. Qatar and Turkey, along with Egypt, also participated in the negotiations.
The United States has recently softened its stance on direct contact with Hamas, the group classified as a terrorist organization by Washington, following the October 2023 attack on Israel. The October ceasefire agreement led to the release of remaining Israeli hostages. The inclusion of the United Arab Emirates is significant as it marks the normalization of relations with Israel.
Netanyahu, who faces a tough re-election fight in October, opposes the US peace plan, with his Likud Party accusing Arab countries of attempting to undermine him. Despite assurances that Israel wouldn't need to withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas completely disarms, the US plan remains at risk due to Netanyahu's opposition.
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