Cairo, MINA – A US envoy held three meetings with Hamas leaders in Cairo over two days, a source told Quds News Network (QNN). The talks aimed to push Hamas toward concessions despite ongoing Israeli violations of Trump’s ceasefire agreement.
The envoy, rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, is closely tied to past US policies that are biased toward Israel. He previously served as a senior advisor within the team of Jared Kushner and played a central role in shaping the ‘Abraham Accords’, normalization deals that aimed to sideline Palestinian rights. In early 2026, Lightstone took a leading role in the newly formed “Board of Peace,” chaired by Donald Trump, a body many analysts question for its neutrality.
According to the source, Hamas maintained a consistent position throughout the Cairo meetings. The movement insisted that Israel must first implement the initial phase of the agreement before any further negotiations move forward.
Hamas leaders stressed the urgent need to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, halt ongoing Israeli attacks, and end Israeli violations on the ground. They stated that these demands are essential steps to stabilize conditions and build trust for any future phase of negotiations. []
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