Egypt is in talks with Israel to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza as part of a new effort that could allow more aid to flow into the enclave and create movement toward a broader deal to halt the fighting there,

Both Egypt and Hamas have reportedly signalled a willingness to ease their stance. They hae hinted at dropping demands for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area

A senior delegation from Hamas arrived in Cairo on Saturday to discuss proposals for a Gaza ceasefire following talks this week in Tel Aviv between Egyptian and Israeli negotiators, sources briefed on the matter told The National.

Israeli soldiers continue their operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, where Hamas is trying to regroup, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. Meanwhile, a delegation of Egyptian security officials was due to arrive in Israel hoping to arrange a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Bnei Netzarim residents navigate life between two borders while questioning assumptions about regional stability.

Hamas officials are expected to discuss the new proposal in Cairo on Saturday. The militant group has shown greater flexibility since the Lebanon truce deal.