The inter-Arab channel Al-Ghad, citing its sources, reports that the signing ceremony for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement will take place in Cairo in the middle of next week. The report, which is unverified, follows a day of intensive diplomatic reporting from the Egyptian capital. The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday that Israel and Hamas were nearing understandings on Phase 2, including Hamas's disarmament.
The inter-Arab channel Al-Ghad reported Thursday evening, citing its sources, that the signing ceremony for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement will be held in Cairo in the middle of next week. The report, which remains unconfirmed by Israeli or Egyptian officials, adds a specific timeline to the day's diplomatic activity.
The report follows a day of intensive reporting on progress in the Phase 2 talks. At 14:25 Jerusalem, Palestinian sources told Palestine Al-Youm that an announcement on reaching Phase 2 was expected. Shortly after, journalist Amit Segal (N12) cited Israeli and Gaza-side sources briefing that negotiations were advancing. The Gaza Peace Council then confirmed a framework for full Hamas disarmament and removal from governance. Later reports detailed a proposal including Hamas storing heavy weapons, dismantling military infrastructure, and transferring authority to a Palestinian technocratic government backed by an international force. By Thursday afternoon, reports indicated that Israel and Hamas were nearing understandings on Phase 2 including Hamas's full disarmament.
Diplomatic efforts have been intensifying. Earlier this week, as The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, a Hamas delegation traveled to Cairo for talks. On Thursday, a senior Fatah official said Hamas was determined to sign an agreement. Hamas itself said Thursday evening that details may be published as early as Friday and that the weapons handover would be an internal Palestinian process, as The Zioneer reported.
The Al-Ghad report is attributed to unnamed sources and has not been corroborated. Israeli and Egyptian officials have not confirmed the timing or location. The precise date of a potential signing ceremony remains unverified.
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