The leader of Hamas is scheduled to visit Egypt

The leader of Hamas was set to arrive in Egypt on Wednesday to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, following Israel’s indication of its willingness to negotiate a pause in exchange for the release of more hostages.

There is increasing global pressure for a new ceasefire to enhance aid delivery to the besieged Palestinian region, with the United Nations preparing to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire.

Reports from Hamas indicated that at least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip overnight.

Ismail Haniyeh, the Qatar-based leader of Hamas, was expected to head a high-level delegation to Egypt for discussions aimed at ending the aggression and war, and negotiating a prisoner release agreement, according to sources close to the group.

In Israel, leaders are under mounting pressure to secure the release of 129 hostages reportedly held in Gaza. Israeli President Issac Herzog stated that Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional aid to facilitate the release of hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned sending his spy chief to Europe twice to negotiate the release of hostages.

The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad released a video claiming to show two hostages alive in Gaza, increasing pressure on Israel.

According to a report by Axios, David Bar