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Exclusive: Hamas Holds Talks with Trump-Led Board as Iran War Strains Gaza Plan
- On March 16, U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace envoys met Hamas in Cairo to try to safeguard the Gaza ceasefire, marking the first public contact since the Iran war began.
- Since the Iran war began, the Gaza ceasefire has come under strain as disarmament elements of Trump's 20-point Gaza plan have been on hold, a source said.
- Aryeh Lightstone was cited as representing the board, though attendance was unconfirmed, while U.S. negotiators and regional partners continued talks and further meetings were expected this week.
- Following the talks, Israel announced on Sunday it would soon reopen the Rafah pedestrian crossing, which had been closed since February 28, a source said was linked to the meeting.
- The board's role in postwar governance means it must coordinate recovery affecting more than 2 million Gaza residents, while Hamas warned it could back away if Israel's new restrictions persist.
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Hamas divides itself between the historic loyalty to Tehran and the growing financial dependence of Doha following Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries.
It has been obscured by the war in the Middle East, but the negotiations for phase two of the ceasefire have stopped and the living conditions have not improved.
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During the meetings, Hamas reiterated his commitment to the full implementation of the cease-fire and warned that continued Israeli aggression would undermine the efforts of the mediators, according to the source of Egypt.
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Total News Sources36
Leaning Left7Leaning Right11Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Right
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Right
48% Right
L 30%
C 22%
R 48%
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