A source familiar with the negotiations told i24NEWS that the current talks in Cairo are intended to reach a final agreement, not merely another round of discussions. The source added that the mediators and the Peace Council insist on full dismantling of tunnels and return of weapons, ruling out a partial deal.
A source familiar with the negotiations told i24NEWS today that the current talks in Cairo are aimed at reaching a final agreement, not merely another round of discussions. The source added that the mediators and the Peace Council insist on full dismantling of tunnels and the return of all weapons, ruling out any partial deal. The remarks signal a shift in tone from previous negotiation cycles, framing the talks as a decisive phase rather than an interim step.
The development builds on a rapid sequence of reports over the past 24 hours. On Wednesday evening (19:58 Jerusalem), an unconfirmed report first indicated that a Hamas delegation would present a proposal for disarmament and transfer of authorities. Shortly after, Channel 13 cited two regional sources confirming advanced talks for Hamas to announce disarmament and hand over the Gaza Strip to an international stabilization force, with a signing in Egypt considered in the coming days. A subsequent version specified that Qatar and Turkey are mediating, and that Hamas would bypass the Palestinian Authority by transferring weapons to a third party. By Wednesday evening, a diplomat told i24NEWS that the Gaza Peace Council's roadmap, backed by the Trump administration, requires full disarmament with no exceptions — "one authority, one law, one weapon." Today at 12:34 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that a senior Hamas delegation is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators, focused on a transition of power in Gaza under a proposed framework where Hamas relinquishes weapons to a third party.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, the push for a final agreement follows months of intensive IDF operations that have degraded Hamas's military infrastructure, and pressure from the Trump administration for a conclusive outcome. The Peace Council's roadmap remains the central framework, with diplomatic channels active across Cairo, Doha, and Ankara.
It remains unclear whether an agreement will be reached. While the source's characterization of the talks as a "deal" rather than a "round" suggests progress, the specific terms of the final package and the timeline for a potential signing have not been publicly disclosed.
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