Hamas delegation opens talks in Egypt over Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The Palestinian group seeks to address alleged Israeli ceasefire violations and pressure Israel to adhere to the 15-point roadmap, which has been rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A Hamas delegation has commenced formal discussions in Egypt with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, focusing on the implementation of a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza. The talks, which began on Sunday in El-Alamein, are aimed at addressing alleged Israeli violations of the ceasefire and compelling Israel to abide by the agreement.
The delegation, led by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, arrived in Egypt on Saturday evening. According to a Hamas official, the meetings will cover the latest developments in negotiations and efforts to ensure Israel adheres to the roadmap announced by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Al-Hayya is expected to emphasise the movement’s readiness to implement the agreement once Israel commits to it.
Hamas officials have stated they will brief Egyptian counterparts on what they describe as Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. This diplomatic push precedes a scheduled visit to the region by US envoy Jared Kushner, who is tasked with bridging gaps in the plan. During Kushner’s visit, a meeting is being arranged between the Hamas negotiating delegation, Board of Peace high representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov, and US officials to discuss obstacles related to the agreement.
The 15-point plan, which Hamas indicated in late July it was ready to support by handing over weapons to a nascent technical committee governing Gaza, has been firmly rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has vowed that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, creating a significant impasse in the diplomatic process.
Contacts are currently underway with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators to pressure Israel to adhere to the agreement. The broader context of these talks includes a June 2026 ceasefire framework that called for Hezbollah disarmament and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, although recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have raised concerns about the stability of the peace process.
Kushner is scheduled to visit Israel and Egypt this week in an effort to advance the Gaza plan. The specific outcomes of the current talks between Hamas, Egypt, and the incoming US delegation remain unconfirmed, as does the potential for Israel to alter its stance following these diplomatic engagements.
The discussions take place against a backdrop of continued regional tension, including recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that have killed civilians. The status of the proposed technical committee and the operational reality of the peace plan remain uncertain as mediators attempt to secure Israeli compliance with the US-backed roadmap.
