2024-08-29 19:00:30
Hostage talks held in Cairo involving representatives of Hamas and Israeli terrorists have ended without result, Reuters sources in Egyptian security services report.
The parties were unable to reach an agreement on the mediators’ proposals, which cast doubt on the further prospects of reaching an agreement.
Egyptian sources expressed doubts about the success of efforts to resolve the situation.
However, a senior US official described the talks as “constructive” and said they were taking place in an atmosphere of mutual desire for an agreement.
However, despite this, it was not possible to achieve tangible results.
Earlier, Cursor reported on how Israel’s preemptive strike on Hezbollah will affect hostage negotiations.
Analysts have assessed the consequences of Israel’s preemptive strike against Hezbollah terrorists and its impact on the negotiation process in Cairo.
The Israeli operation, carried out on the eve of a major summit in Cairo, has clearly demonstrated the fragility of the situation in the Middle East and the complexity of the ceasefire negotiations. The elimination of one of Hezbollah’s key military leaders, Fuad Shukr, has left the terrorist organization in a difficult position. The operation, organized by Israel, coincided with the arrival of an Israeli delegation in Cairo, which has caused a wave of discussions about its possible impact on further negotiations.
The delegation, led by Mossad Director Dedi Barnea, continued to participate in negotiations aimed at freeing the hostages despite the escalation of the situation on Israel’s northern border. According to Israeli sources, Hezbollah was planning a massive missile and drone attack in response to Israel’s actions. However, the IDF’s preemptive strike thwarted these plans, thereby reducing the likelihood of the conflict escalating to a regional level.
Such actions by Hezbollah highlight its caution and desire to avoid a full-scale conflict, which in turn could affect the strategic calculations of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar, who had counted on support from Iran and Hezbollah, may now find himself in a difficult situation without the necessary support, which significantly weakens his position in the current standoff.
The Cairo summit, which brings together senior officials from around the world, including CIA chief Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani, is crucial to reaching a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement. Key goals of the talks include the release of women, children and military personnel held captive, as well as a humanitarian deal that would free some 900 Palestinian prisoners.