Cairo: The Palestinian resistance group Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has headed to Cairo at the head of a senior leadership delegation, marking his first visit to Egypt since assuming leadership of the movement, to discuss efforts to consolidate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

According to TRTworld.com, a Hamas source stated that "a high-level leadership delegation headed by the movement's leader, Khalil al-Hayya, will arrive tonight in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to hold talks with Egyptian officials." The delegation is set to meet Egyptian General Intelligence Service chief Hassan Rashad to address several issues and developments related to the Palestinian issue, with a primary focus on talks aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

The delegation also includes prominent figures such as Hamas Shura Council chief Mohammed Darwish, head of the movement abroad Khaled Meshaal, Hamas chief in the occupied West Bank Zaher Jabarin, and head of the Arab and Islamic Relations Office Basem Naim. The visit is occurring amidst escalating disputes over executing phase two of the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli authorities have announced their rejection of the 15-point plan approved by the "Peace Council," conditioning any military withdrawal from Gaza on the "genuine" disarmament of Hamas. In contrast, Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to the agreed roadmap, while Egypt has emphasized the necessity of implementing all provisions, including an Israeli withdrawal and humanitarian aid access.

Hamas maintains that priorities include securing a complete ceasefire, completing the Israeli pullout, opening border crossings, delivering aid and shelter supplies, beginning reconstruction, and enabling the national committee to administer the enclave. Despite the agreement, Israel continues daily violations of the ceasefire in effect since October 2025, resulting in 1,258 Palestinians killed and 4,139 wounded.