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As Ramadan approaches in Cairo, residents decorate homes with arabesque lights and fawanees lanterns, while markets buzz with people buying decor and gifts for evening iftars; once the month begins, the focus shifts to fasting and extended nightly prayers.
A St. Cloud nonprofit serving Somali immigrants, CAIRO, reports being harassed and falsely linked to fraud in state programs, leading to safety concerns and increased police presence, amid broader tensions fueled by political rhetoric and media coverage.
The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world's largest dedicated to a single civilization, opened to the public with a grand ceremony, showcasing nearly 50,000 artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, aiming to boost tourism and the economy with an expected 7 million visitors annually.
Egyptian authorities are searching for a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet once owned by Pharaoh King Amenemope, which has gone missing from the Cairo Museum's restoration lab. The bracelet, adorned with lapis lazuli, is being actively sought, with efforts to prevent smuggling and ongoing investigations into the theft. The incident highlights concerns over the illegal trade of Egyptian antiquities.
Hamas has announced it will not send a delegation to Cairo for hostage deal negotiations until Israel gives explicit approval for the proposed deal, according to a Hamas official cited by Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen.
A Hamas official reported that no progress was made at the recent Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo, which were attended by delegations from Israel, Qatar, and the United States. Despite earlier reports of progress, the official stated that there has been no change in the position of the occupation, and no new developments have emerged from the talks. The presence of CIA Director William Burns underlined U.S. pressure for a deal to free hostages held in Gaza and ease the humanitarian crisis there, but disagreements persist between Israel and Hamas regarding their main demands.
Truce talks in Cairo between Israel and Hamas are reportedly making progress, with all parties agreeing on basic points, according to Egypt's Al-Qahera News. Israeli tank maneuvers near the Gaza border continue as Israel demands the release of hostages as a condition for a ceasefire, while Hamas seeks a permanent ceasefire, Israeli forces' withdrawal from Gaza, and the return of displaced people. Thousands of Israeli protesters in Jerusalem rallied for the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza, as Western countries express concern over the high Palestinian civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from the conflict.
A Hamas delegation, led by deputy chief Khalil Al-Hayya, is set to travel to Cairo on April 7 for ceasefire talks in response to an invitation from Egyptian mediators. The talks, expected to be attended by US CIA Director Bill Burns, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and an Israeli delegation, will focus on Hamas's demands for a permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, return of displaced individuals, and a prisoner exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Hamas' delegation has left cease-fire negotiations in Cairo to consult with its leadership on aid and displaced people's return, with talks set to resume next week, as pressure mounts to reach a deal before Ramadan. The U.S. State Department remains optimistic about the possibility of a cease-fire agreement.
Hamas negotiators will remain in Cairo for another day at the request of mediators, keeping ceasefire talks going after two days with no breakthrough. The talks are aimed at reaching the first extended ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel, ahead of Ramadan. Famine is gripping the besieged Gaza Strip as aid supplies have dwindled, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe with children starving to death. Israel and Hamas are at odds over the ceasefire agreement, with Israel blaming Hamas for rejecting its demand to furnish a list of all hostages who are still alive, while Hamas insists on a ceasefire first.
Ongoing hostage talks in Cairo, Egypt have shown progress, with negotiations continuing and developments expected.
Israel boycotted Gaza cease-fire talks in Cairo after Hamas refused to provide a complete list of living hostages, a demand made by Netanyahu. This move has been criticized by sources in Israel's security cabinet, who believe the demand didn't need to be a deal-breaker for advancing negotiations.
Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo for truce talks, but Israel did not send a delegation after Hamas refused to share a list of captives still alive in Gaza. A US official indicated that Israel had endorsed a framework for a temporary ceasefire and exchange of hostages and prisoners, but Hamas continues to demand a complete military withdrawal from Gaza. The potential truce deal could also involve aid deliveries to address the looming famine in Gaza, with growing pressure to reach an agreement before the start of Ramadan.
Israel has decided not to send a delegation to Cairo for talks on a ceasefire and release of hostages from Gaza, citing Hamas' failure to respond to Israeli demands for a list of hostages and confirmation of the ratio of Palestinian prisoners to be released. This decision comes after a senior Biden Administration official indicated that Israel had "basically accepted" a proposal for a six-week ceasefire. Hamas has stated that there are still three sticking points remaining before they would agree to a deal, including a permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and the return of displaced people.
A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for negotiations on a potential cease-fire after Israel put forward an approved plan, with the U.S. urging for a deal before the start of Ramadan. Israel has demanded a full list of hostages from Hamas and warned of an invasion of the final Hamas stronghold in Rafah if the current deal is rejected. The U.S. has called for aid to Gaza and partnered with the Jordanian Royal Air Force to airdrop meals into the region.