GAZA: A Hamas delegation left for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire, an official from the group said, as Israeli air strikes killed 26 people across the territory on Tuesday. The renewed effort follows Hamas's rejection last week of Israel's latest proposal to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Talks have so far failed to produce any breakthrough since Israel resumed its air and ground assault on Gaza from March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire. "The delegation will meet with Egyptian officials to discuss new ideas aimed at reaching a ceasefire," the Hamas official said, adding the team included the group's chief negotiator Khalil al Hayya.
The discussions will come a day after newly appointed US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid entering Gaza. Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes killed at least 26 people across the territory on Tuesday. — AFP
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