Hamas Leader Travels to Cairo for Gaza Talks Ahead of Kushner Visit
Summary
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has traveled to Cairo for talks with Egyptian intelligence as US envoy Jared Kushner prepares to visit Israel and Egypt. Israeli strikes in Gaza continued, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting more deaths and injuries.
Key Points
- Hamas political leader and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has departed for Cairo to discuss the latest situation in Gaza.
- He is expected to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, ahead of a regional tour by Jared Kushner.
- Hamas had agreed to hand over its weapons under a 15-point US-backed plan, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected it.
- The Gaza Health Ministry said Israeli attacks killed two Palestinians and injured 14 on Saturday, with the death toll in Gaza continuing to rise.
