Hamas delegation to discuss ways of achieving Gaza ceasefire in Cairo

World August 13, 3:24

"These talks will focus on ways to end the war in the Gaza Strip, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and end the suffering of our people in the Strip, as well as intra-Palestinian relations to achieve national consensus on all political issues," senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said

CAIRO, August 13. /TASS/. A delegation from the Palestinian Hamas movement that arrived in Cairo will hold talks with Egyptian mediators on August 13 to discuss a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said in a statement posted on the group’s Telegram channel.

"The delegation has begun preliminary talks ahead of meetings that will start tomorrow, on Wednesday. These talks will focus on ways to end the war in the Gaza Strip, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and end the suffering of our people in the Strip, as well as intra-Palestinian relations to achieve national consensus on all political issues," al-Nunu said.

He praised Cairo’s efforts under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, stressing that "relations with Egypt are strong and solid, and joint work on various issues continues.".

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