Stalemate in Cairo Talks as Israel and Hamas Hold Firm on Demands
Negotiations in Cairo struggle as both sides maintain hardline stances, complicating efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release.
- Hamas insists on ending the war as a condition for releasing hostages, while Israel demands disarmament of Hamas.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses willingness to pause fighting for hostage release but rejects ending the war.
- CIA Director William Burns and mediators from Egypt and Qatar are involved in the ongoing discussions in Cairo.
- Public protests in Israel demand government action to secure the release of over 130 hostages held by Hamas.
- Amid ongoing negotiations, violence continues in Gaza with Israeli airstrikes reported.





















































































































































