Gaza ceasefire talks stall, as Egypt proposes long-term reconstruction plan

Negotiations in Cairo aimed at extending a ceasefire in Gaza have stalled, raising concerns about the future of peace talks. While a Hamas official reported no progress, Israeli negotiators sought to extend the current ceasefire phase, focusing on humanitarian issues and geopolitical stability. The second phase of negotiations proposes complete Israeli withdrawal and a more sustained peace agreement. Israeli leadership is under pressure as concessions could destabilize Netanyahu's coalition government and invite political ramifications, especially given external influences from U.S. negotiators and political analysts.

The ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Cairo remain at an impasse, with no clear progress on advancing to a second phase despite various international efforts.

Hamas has rejected Israel's proposal to extend the current ceasefire phase, seeking conditions that insist on a complete Israeli withdrawal from specific Palestinian territories.

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