Hamas Leader's Visit to Cairo Sparks Hope for Gaza Truce and Hostage Swap

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visited Cairo for talks on the ongoing war in Gaza, as efforts to secure another cease-fire and hostage swap gather pace. The visit comes after Hamas fired rockets into central Israel, showcasing their resistance to Israel's offensive. Despite recent diplomatic activity, a wide gap remains in talks on the release of hostages, with Hamas demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. The UN Security Council is negotiating an Arab-sponsored resolution to halt the fighting and increase humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, while Israel vows to continue its operations until it achieves its goals of removing Hamas from power and returning all hostages.