Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo for Talks on Gaza War

Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has traveled to Cairo for talks on the ongoing war in Gaza, as diplomatic efforts intensify to secure a cease-fire and hostage swap. Despite recent indirect talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar, a wide gap remains between the two sides. Hamas demands the release of Palestinian prisoners, including high-level militants, in exchange for the remaining hostages, a demand Israel has rejected. The UN Security Council is negotiating an Arab-sponsored resolution to halt the fighting and increase humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, with hopes of getting the US to abstain or vote "yes" after it vetoed an earlier cease-fire call. Israel continues its offensive, aiming to remove Hamas from power and dismantle its armed wing.