Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:59pm on 27 Feb 2025,Thursday International
Israel and Hamas have started negotiations in Cairo on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with officials from Israel, Qatar, and the US involved. Egypt’s state information service said discussions include securing hostages' release, Israeli troop withdrawal, and increasing humanitarian aid. Tensions remain as Israel refuses to withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor despite the ceasefire terms. Hamas called this a “blatant violation,” warning that adherence to the deal is crucial for hostage releases. US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit. Egypt has warned that the ceasefire remains fragile and risks collapse without full compliance.
