Egyptian Delegation Arrives in Israel to Revive Deadlocked Ceasefire and Hostage Talks

The situation in Gaza remains tense as Hamas is studying Israel's latest counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli forces are preparing for a military push into Rafah.

An Egyptian delegation led by intelligence chief Abbas Kamel has traveled to Israel in an effort to broker a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, amid concerns over a potential Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip's city of Rafah. The delegation's visit comes as efforts to secure a hostage deal appear to resume, following stalled negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Egypt has warned that a full-scale Israeli operation in Rafah could have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.