A New Round of Negotiations Between Mediators and Hamas in Sharm El Sheikh Amid Positive Atmosphere

In an environment characterized by optimism, a new round of discussions has taken place between mediators and Hamas representatives in Sharm El Sheikh. On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, these talks marked yet another step towards peace amidst the ongoing tensions. According to Cairo News Channel, initial negotiations concluded on this promising note, with further meetings planned later that day.

This series of discussions was characterized by a positive tone and laid out a roadmap for current negotiations along with their mechanisms. A delegation from Hamas conveyed to the mediators that continuous attacks in Gaza pose significant challenges to the release of prisoners, underscoring the complexities involved in reaching a consensus. The delegation included notable figures such as Khalil al-Haya and Zahir Jbara.

The talks, which began on Tuesday between the representatives of Hamas and Israel under Egyptian auspices, are part of an indirect negotiation process aimed at exchanging prisoners based on a plan proposed by then U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had expressed optimism about making progress in Gaza agreements, noting that all parties involved, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed to the proposal put forward.

Trump highlighted that Hamas had consented to key points and described the current deal as astonishingly unanimous. He also mentioned receiving strong signals from various international players supporting this agreement, naming Qatar, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, among others, for their substantial contributions to reaching an understanding on Gaza. Even Iran reportedly expressed a desire to finalize the Gaza agreement.

These negotiations are part of broader efforts by delegations involved in ceasefire talks between Palestinian and Israeli representatives meeting in Egypt. The focus is on exploring mechanisms that could pave the way for releasing both Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, aiming towards a gradual de-escalation of tensions.

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Original Article Source: Cairo News Channel