Hamas has demanded concrete guarantees from former and likely returning U.S. President Donald Trump before committing to a final ceasefire agreement that would mark the end of the war in Gaza.
Speaking to Egypt’s Al-Qahera News, Hamas’ chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian movement has lost all trust in Israel, accusing it of violating two ceasefires since the conflict began.
“We do not trust the occupier. The Israeli occupation has never honored its promises. This is why we demand real guarantees from President Trump and the guarantor states,” al-Hayya stated.
He added that Hamas is ready to “work towards an agreement that will end the war, ensure the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and allow for a prisoner and hostage exchange.”
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying in Cairo, where a Turkish delegation led by the head of Turkey’s intelligence agency (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, is set to take part in talks on Wednesday (October 8). According to Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, Kalin held bilateral meetings with American, Egyptian, Qatari, and Hamas representatives ahead of the negotiations.
Turkey maintains long-standing ties with Hamas and refuses to label the Islamist movement as a terrorist organization. Ankara has often hosted members of Hamas’ political wing, supporting its role in any peace framework.
Meanwhile, Qatar continues to act as a key mediator. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh to join the discussions, which form part of broader regional and international efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
