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Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce and hostage release

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The leader of Hamas visited Egypt on Wednesday as hopes grew that Israel and the Palestinian militant group may be inching toward another truce and hostage release deal in the

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  1. Miami County Republic

    Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce and hostage release (opens Miami County Republic)

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    The leader of Hamas visited Egypt on Wednesday as hopes grew that Israel and the Palestinian militant group may be inching toward another truce and hostage release deal in the

  2. New York Times

    Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Leader Makes Visit to Egypt for Gaza Talks (opens New York Times)

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    A senior official said the leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was in Egypt to discuss the possibility of a new truce, adding that Israel would have to abide by a cease-fire before the group would discuss releasing more hostages.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Top Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza in another sign of group's resilience (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Hamas says its top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has arrived in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza. Haniyeh is believed to be based in Qatar.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over another Gaza cease-fire gather pace (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Hamas’ top leader is in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza. Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and

  5. Wfmy News 2

    Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign talks on another Gaza truce and hostage swap are gathering pace (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Meanwhile, the UN is pushing for aid to Gaza while trying to avoid a US veto of the motion.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Live Updates: UNSC Gaza vote delayed to avoid US veto, Hamas leader visits Egypt (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Cairo comes amid reports that the militant group and Israel are interested in a new hostage deal in exchange for a truce in Gaza.

  7. Time

    Hamas Leader Visits Cairo Amid Talks of a Gaza Ceasefire (opens Time)

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    Israel and Hamas recently relaunched indirect talks, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, aimed at securing another ceasefire.

  8. Portland Press Herald

    Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks build for another Gaza cease-fire (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The visit to Cairo by Ismail Haniyeh came a day after Hamas fired rockets that set off air raid sirens in central Israel.

  9. UPI

    Hamas leader visits Egypt amid talks for new cease-fire with Israel (opens UPI)

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    The leader of Hamas arrived in Egypt Wednesday amid talks that seek another pause in the conflict with Israel as pressure built to free more hostages in Gaza, prevent further civilian casualties, and potentially deliver

  10. Delaware Public Media

    Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign of movement on possible Gaza truce and hostage swap (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Ismail Haniyeh's visit to the Egyptian capital was part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage swap between Israel and his Palestinian militant group.

  11. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Hamas leader visits Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip >> Hamas’ top leader traveled to Cairo today for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners at a moment when Israel’s offensive shows no signs of slowing.

  12. Al-Monitor

    Hamas chief due in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The head of Hamas was due in Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel said it was willing to agree to another pause in exchange for more hostages.International pressure is mounting for a new truce that could ramp up aid to the besieged Palestinian territory, with the United …

  13. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas leader heads to Egypt for talks (opens NBC News)

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    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Egypt for talks about hostages and a cease-fire.

  14. Green Field Reporter

    Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign talks on another Gaza truce and hostage swap are gathering pace - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas’ top leader traveled to Cairo on Wednesday for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage swap at a moment when the militant group is putting up stiff resistance to Israel’s offensive.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign talks on new Gaza truce and hostage swap are picking up pace (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Hamas leader is in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza, part of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage-prisoner swap with Israel.

  16. Al-Monitor

    Live Updates: Hamas’ Haniyeh in Cairo for hostage deal talks, UNSC to vote on Gaza cease-fire (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Cairo comes amid reports that the militant group and Israel are interested in a new hostage deal in exchange for a truce in Gaza.

  17. Valdosta Daily Times

    Live updates | Talks on Gaza cease-fire and freeing more hostages as Hamas leader is in Egypt (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    The top leader of Hamas is in Egypt for talks on halting the war in Gaza and securing the release of at least some of the estimated 129 Israeli captives

  18. Al-Monitor

    Live Updates: Hamas’ Haniyeh in Cairo for hostage deal talks, UN Security Council to vote on Gaza cease-fire (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Cairo comes amid reports that the militant group and Israel are interested in a fresh hostage deal in exchange for a truce in Gaza.

  19. The Boston Globe

    Hamas says its top leader has arrived in Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Egypt, along with Qatar have both played a key role as mediators between the militant group and Israel since the war that began with Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.

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