Hamas says delegation arrives in Cairo for talks over Gaza ceasefire

Hamas said Tuesday that a delegation from its leadership arrived in Cairo on Tuesday evening to hold discussions with the Egyptian side over the Gaza ceasefire.



The delegation, led by Khalil al-Hayya, head of the movement in Gaza, will hold talks on completing the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire, including the opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, Hamas said in a statement.



"It will also discuss accelerating the transition to the second phase, including the formation of the administrative committee and the completion of the (Israeli) occupation's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," the statement said.



The delegation is also scheduled to meet with leaders of Palestinian forces and factions "to discuss the rapid political and field developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank," it said.