GAZA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday that a delegation from its leadership has arrived in the Egyptian capital Cairo to begin a new round of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
In a statement, Hamas said the delegation is headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the movement's leader in Gaza, and includes Zaher Jabarin, Hamas chief in the West Bank, as well as political bureau members Hussam Badran and Ghazi Hamad.
The statement said the delegation is scheduled to hold meetings with Egyptian officials and mediators starting Saturday, as part of efforts to continue discussions on implementing the ceasefire agreement.
According to Hamas, talks will focus on completing the implementation of the first phase of the agreement, halting what it described as repeated Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, and exploring mechanisms to advance to the second phase.
The delegation will also meet with other Palestinian factions to seek a unified national position on current challenges, the statement added.
The visit comes as key provisions of the ceasefire remain unimplemented.
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been in effect in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 10, 2025. Its first phase included exchanges of detainees and hostages, the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from certain areas.
The United States announced in mid-January the launch of the proposed second phase of the peace plan, which includes a full Israeli military withdrawal, the disarmament of Hamas, the start of reconstruction efforts, and the establishment of a transitional governing body in the territory. ■
