Mediators meet with Hamas leaders in Cairo as talks continue aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and implementing a U.S.-brokered peace plan, sources close to the discussions say. Both outlets report that the talks show unusually positive movement, with a Hamas official and a diplomat involved characterizing the discussions as “positive” and making progress. They say the agenda includes steps related to a potential Gaza arrangement, with Hamas discussing aspects of a weapons plan. Sources also indicate that further progress depends on Israel’s response and on reaching broader agreement among the relevant parties.
Separately, fighting continues in Gaza. Israeli strikes reported on Thursday kill at least six Palestinians, including two children, according to medics. The reports do not indicate whether the fatalities are connected to the negotiations, but they underline the ongoing security situation as ceasefire talks proceed.
