ALBAWABA - Egypt has received "positive signs" from Hamas over a planned Gaza truce and hostage release arrangement, according to state-run Al-Qahera News, citing a high-level source.
"Hamas leaders have informed us that they are seriously and positively considering the truce proposal," the unidentified source said, adding that Hamas was expected to respond "in the coming days".
According to the source, Egypt has "received positive signs from the Palestinian movement signaling its aspiration for a ceasefire" after inviting Hamas officials to meetings in Cairo.
The remarks came a day after Hamas leaders met in Doha with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egypt's intelligence head, Abbas Kamel.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
The latest statistics by the Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that the death toll from Israeli brutal pounding on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has soared to 36,586+ people, with more than 83,074+ injuries.
Since then, approximately 85% of Gazans have been displaced, all of whom are suffering from severe food insecurity, and the healthcare system has collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of people lack shelter, and aid trucks are entering the area at a lower rate than before the conflict began.
