Hamas says Cairo talks begin to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation

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Hamas says Cairo talks begin to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation

2026-06-07 15:20 Last Updated At：06-08 13:03

Hamas announced on Saturday the start of its meetings in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with Palestinian factions and mediators to discuss the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the future of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem told reporters that the meetings aim to complete what was agreed upon in the first phase, including halting "Israeli aggression and escalation, assassinations, opening the crossings, and allowing the entry of the National Committee."

Discussions will then move to seek reasonable and acceptable approaches for all parties regarding the second phase, whether it involves the entry of international forces or the Gaza technocratic committee into the enclave, or addressing the issue of Palestinian weapons, Qassem added.

He said that Hamas prioritizes the Palestinian people's interest and seeks to "remove any pretexts for Israel to resume war on the Gaza Strip."

A Hamas delegation led by its leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, along with other faction representatives, arrived in Cairo on Friday for the multi-day talks.

These developments come as the fragile October 2025 ceasefire between Hamas and Israel falters, with key provisions, including disarmament and reconstruction, yet to be implemented.

The first phase of the ceasefire included an exchange of prisoners and detainees, the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas.

The United States announced in mid-January the start of the second phase of the ceasefire, which includes a complete Israeli military withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, reconstruction, and the establishment of a transitional governing body in the Gaza Strip.

UN chief highlights AI as humanity's greatest opportunity, lauds China's role

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday in Shanghai that artificial intelligence could become humanity’s greatest opportunity in the 21st century, as he praised China’s leadership in global AI governance.

Guterres was addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

"Artificial intelligence can be humanity's greatest opportunity in the 21st century. As the conference theme reminds us, a brighter future depends on partnerships, and I thank China for bringing us together in that spirit. The launch by President Xi in 2023 of the Global AI Governance Initiative was a very strong message of Chinese commitment and leadership, and WAICO (World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization) is its natural development. Few areas hold greater promise for our common future than the application of AI to sustainable development. The challenge before us is to ensure that artificial intelligence becomes a force for greater inclusion and shared progress. China has an essential role to play, and so do all of us," he said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the event. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also addressed the ceremony.

The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance runs from Friday to Monday, bringing together officials, representatives, business leaders, scholars and researchers from more than 100 countries and international organizations.