Hamas agrees to a deal with Israel and discusses its implementation in Cairo.

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has agreed to a truce deal with Israel, and a delegation from the movement arrived in Cairo yesterday (Saturday) to discuss setting a timetable for its implementation, according to two informed Egyptian sources.

The two sources told Xinhua News Agency that a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo today and met with Egyptian officials.

They explained that Hamas had agreed to a two-month truce deal with Israel, which includes the release of 10 living Israeli prisoners held in Gaza, in addition to the bodies of between 10 and 16 detainees, as a first stage, followed by the release of the remaining bodies.

The two sources indicated that during the truce period, discussions will be held regarding the transition to the second phase, which includes a comprehensive cessation of hostilities.

Once an agreement is reached to move to the second phase, the remaining Israeli detainees will be released, according to the two sources.

The two sources added that an Israeli security delegation will come to Egypt tomorrow (Sunday) or the day after.

A ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, which went into effect in its first phase on January 19, provided for the release of 33 Israeli detainees, including 25 living ones, in exchange for approximately 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. This came before Israel resumed its military operations in the Gaza Strip on March 18, after the understandings on implementing the second phase failed.

Since then, Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been holding consultations with Hamas and Israel to resume the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

Israel launched a large-scale war in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, which, according to Israeli authorities, resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 Israelis and the capture of hostages.