Cairo: A high-level Egyptian security delegation recently held a meeting with a delegation of Hamas leaders in Cairo to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and potential pathways to maintain calm in the region. The meeting is part of broader Egyptian efforts to resume ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip. According to National Iraqi News Agency, an Egyptian official confirmed that the talks centered around reviewing the current circumstances in Gaza and addressing the obstacles to achieving lasting tranquility in the area. The Egyptian "Cairo News" channel reported that the meeting is integral to Egypt's continued diplomatic efforts to mediate a ceasefire. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati has expressed criticism of Israeli actions, stating that attempts to impose control through force will not bring lasting peace or security for Israel. He emphasized that true peace and security rely on addressing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Abdel Aati highlighted the increasing scope of the conflict, noting the expansion of hostilities beyond Gaza to the West Bank and Lebanon. He warned against the region sliding into a comprehensive war, a scenario Egypt has been cautioning against.