Driving the news:
Hamas Political Bureau member, Hussam Badran, said that the delegation’s visit to Cairo aims to follow up on the "steps related to implementing the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement and to affirm the seriousness of Hamas and the Palestinian factions in moving forward with its implementation.”
What he’s saying:
“What distinguishes this round is the participation of a large number of key Palestinian factions, under continued Egyptian sponsorship of reconciliation and national dialogue efforts,” Badran added.
State of play:
Reports from Gaza on Thursday indicated that Israeli forces continued to fire and bomb multiple areas of the besieged enclave. Despite the ceasefire announced on October 10, nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed since then, highlighting the fragility of the truce.
Why it matters:
Badran’s remarks highlight Hamas’s intent to project unity at a critical moment for Palestinian factions. His statement also reflects Hamas’ strategic use of diplomacy alongside resistance, aiming to strengthen its political legitimacy while Israel’s ongoing attacks test the ceasefire’s durability.
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