✅ Voices from the Arab press: Cairo negotiations: Why are mediators optimistic?

Asharq Al-Awsat, London, April 10For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The optimism surrounding the ongoing talks in Cairo regarding a truce and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has grown significantly. Contrary to what one might expect, this optimism has not been a result of any dramatic Israeli gestures or extreme concessions from Hamas. Rather, this positive outlook is a product of the increasing effectiveness of the Egyptians, Qataris, and Americans in applying pressure on key figures to prevent the imminent collapse of the negotiations. This effort is crucial to avoid a deadlock, especially given the fragile situation in the region following the recent Israeli attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus ...

Jerusalem Post     Apr 20, 2024