US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mohammad MansourMarch 17, 2026 at 03:06 PM

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US envoys from President Trump's "Board of Peace" met with Hamas representatives in Cairo to salvage a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. The meetings, which occurred over the weekend, aimed to prevent the collapse of the truce amidst escalating regional conflict following the start of the Iran war on February 28. The ceasefire has been strained by ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, including recent strikes that killed 13 Palestinians. Following the talks, Israel announced the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza's only pedestrian access point not directly controlled by Israel, which had been closed since the start of the Iran offensive. Analysts believe the US engagement is a strategic move to prevent further violence, not necessarily a legitimization of Hamas.

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