Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks

The articles report on ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. A senior U.S. administration official stated that achieving a ceasefire is currently within reach and the responsibility lies with Hamas. International mediators have been working for weeks to negotiate a deal, but progress has been slow. The articles mention that both Israeli and Hamas delegations have arrived in Cairo for talks, but there is no confirmation from Israel that its delegation is attending. The US has stated that a six-week pause in the fighting would result in the release of more Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. There have been reports of food drops by the US military into Gaza, with over 30,000 people killed and 71,000 wounded in Israeli strikes since the conflict began. Hamas has reportedly refused to confirm which of its hostages are still alive. The articles suggest that a deal may be close, but no final agreement has been reached yet. Israeli negotiators have also been meeting in Doha. A Palestinian official stated that if Israel meets their demands, an agreement could be reached within the next 24-48 hours. However, there is still little information on the progress of the talks from either side.