Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Cairo Talks Show Rare Progress Amid Gaza Strikes
Hamas and some countries are talking in Cairo about ending fighting in Gaza.
They want to give more help to people, stop weapons, and let Israel leave.
The talks are going better than before, but Israel keeps bombing Gaza.
Some people say Hamas will keep some weapons, while Israel wants all weapons gone.
The plan also says a new group will help keep peace.
It is still unclear if Israel will leave or if the talks will finish.
Hamas and mediators in Cairo report rare progress toward a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan.
Hamas officials say discussions are positive, but full disarmament remains unresolved.
Israel continues strikes, killing at least six Palestinians, including two children, since the ceasefire.
The plan calls for humanitarian aid, civilian governance, Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and an international security force.
Israel aims to expand control to 70% of Gaza, while Hamas seeks withdrawal and limited weapon storage under Palestinian authority.
- Who
- Hamas leaders, Israeli government, mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey
- What
- Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and implementation of a U.S.-brokered peace plan
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- Cairo, Egypt and the Gaza Strip
- Why
- To end the conflict, disarm Hamas, withdraw Israeli forces, and establish civilian governance
- Negotiating Parties
- Hamas, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Israel
- Plan
- U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
- Key Issues
- Disarmament, Withdrawal, Humanitarian Aid
- Current Status
- Rare progress, ongoing Israeli strikes
- Date
- July 30, 2024