Hamas-US Cairo Talks End Without Progress on Gaza Ceasefire Phase

Middle Eastern outlets present Hamas as engaging with mediators but refusing to accept disarmament before clear guarantees on Gaza’s political future, reconstruction, and Israeli compliance with the truce. They stress that Hamas wants Israel to fully implement the first phase of the ceasefire before any serious discussion of phase two, and that Israeli actions on the ground are the main obstacle. They expect talks to drag on unless Washington pressures Israel and revises the disarmament terms.

• •Hamas links any discussion of disarmament to firm, written guarantees on Gaza’s governance and reconstruction timetable.
• •Hamas leaders insist Israel must first carry out all obligations under phase one of the ceasefire, including easing restrictions on Gaza.
• •Middle Eastern commentators blame alleged Israeli violations of the truce for blocking movement toward the second phase.
• •Regional mediators are described as frustrated by US insistence on early disarmament without matching political concessions for Hamas.
• •Some Arab outlets suggest that if Israel does not adjust its stance, Hamas will harden its position and delay any transfer of power in Gaza.