A Hamas official stated that the group anticipates “real progress” in ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian mediators in Cairo, amid ongoing violence in Gaza where Israel has resumed air strikes. The talks come after US President Trump indicated that a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza might be nearing completion. Despite reports of exchanged proposals between Israel and Egypt, Hamas claims no new ceasefire proposals have been received, as casualties continue to rise, with over 50,000 Palestinians reported dead since the war began after Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.