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Trump Peace Council Envoys Met with Hamas in Cairo, Reuters Reports

Published March 16, 2026, 17:19
Trump Peace Council Envoys Met with Hamas in Cairo, Reuters Reports

According to Reuters, envoys from Donald Trump's Peace Council met with Hamas representatives in Cairo in an effort to maintain the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, following the escalation of tensions with Iran. The meeting took place over the weekend and aimed to prevent the collapse of the ceasefire agreement. Hamas reportedly expressed concerns about Israeli restrictions in Gaza and warned that it may withdraw from its commitments if changes are not made. Following the meeting, Israel announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing, the only pedestrian crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been closed during the military campaign against Iran. Trump's plan for Gaza, which includes the disarmament of Hamas, has been frozen due to the escalation of conflicts. According to Reuters, Arie Lightstone, an associate of Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, represented the Peace Council in talks with Hamas. This meeting marks an effort to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza amid increased regional tensions and uncertainty about the future of the region.