Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse Once More

According to SAEDNEWS, A senior US official reported that recent talks between the US and Hamas were "constructive." The official noted that discussions aimed at reaching "a final and implementable agreement" were conducted in a cooperative spirit.

"The process will continue over the coming days through working groups to further address remaining issues and details," the official stated, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The teams are set to remain in Cairo for these discussions, as reported by Reuters.

Earlier this month, reports emerged indicating that demands from the Israeli regime for troops in Gaza are hindering the truce deal. Sources familiar with the US-mediated talks detailed that disagreements regarding Israel's military presence in Gaza and terms for releasing Palestinian prisoners are key obstacles in reaching a ceasefire.

According to ten sources, including two Hamas officials and three Western diplomats, the complications have arisen from Israel's demands introduced since Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal initially put forward by President Joe Biden in May.

Hamas has raised concerns particularly about Israel’s demand to maintain troop deployments along the Netzarim Corridor, which hampers the movement of Palestinians between northern and southern Gaza. Another point of contention is the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip that borders Egypt, which Israel currently controls, making it Gaza's only crossing not adjacent to occupied Palestine.

Before the recent talks, Hamas urged mediators to adhere to the framework suggested by President Biden in May instead of engaging in further negotiations. The group expressed that the existing US proposal aligns too closely with Prime Minister Netanyahu's conditions.