Discussions to finalize the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal are set to continue in the coming days, with working-level teams staying in Cairo to address remaining issues. A US official stated on Sunday that senior-level talks in Cairo involving representatives from Hamas and Israel have been productive. The parties are committed to reaching a final and implementable agreement.
The talks in Cairo have been described as constructive, with all sides showing a willingness to cooperate. The process will move forward through working groups to tackle any remaining issues and details. At the conclusion of the talks on Sunday, an agreement was reached to continue working on these details following four days of negotiations.
While specific outstanding issues were not disclosed, it has been noted that the presence of Israeli forces in the Philadelphi corridor, a crucial strip of land along the border with Egypt, remains a point of contention. The talks on Sunday concluded without a resolution, and Hamas has indicated publicly that they are hesitant to agree to the proposed bridging solution.
