CIA Director Bill Burns is also expected in Qatar's capital on Tuesday to press for a deal, Axios first reported. An Egyptian security delegation is expected to reach Doha on Wednesday in coordination with the US delegation, Egyptian press reported. Axios previously reported that a Hamas delegation was set to arrive in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss the latest proposal for a deal. Separately, Egyptian sources told the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper —close to Hezbollah— on Tuesday that an Israeli delegation was soon expected in Cairo. Why it matters: The Biden administration is pulling out all the stops with mediators in Egypt and Qatar to get Hamas and Israel to commit to a last-ditch cease-fire proposal.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 04, 2024 23:43 UTC