An Israeli delegation, including senior IDF officers, held “strategic” discussions with senior Egyptian military officers in Cairo over the past few days, KAN News reported Thursday
Sources familiar with the details said the meetings were part of a “strategic dialogue” focusing on the two countries’ common interests in the region.
The discussions included attempts to advance to the next stage of reconstruction in Gaza in accordance with Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, all the while Hamas refused to disarm.
Egypt willing to cooperate on efforts to disarm Hamas
The report noted that the Egyptians are more hawkish toward Hamas, as opposed to Turkey and the Qataris, and are willing to receive their surrendered weapons.
Furthermore, the report stated that the Israeli defense establishment prefers Egyptian mediators over others.
The meetings were cordial, with Israeli officers watching the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match alongside their Egyptian hosts.
