Hamas senior official and leader of the negotiating team to Egypt, Khalil al-Hayya, says that the group needs “real guarantees” of a lasting ceasefire as part of any deal to return the remaining 48 hostages still under captivity in Gaza.
Peace talks between Israel and Hamas have gained momentum at the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh as negotiators continue discussions aimed at bridging gaps and materialising the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan.
