A Hamas leadership delegation headed by Mohammed Darwish, head of the movement's leadership council, met with the head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad, in Cairo, where a number of prominent issues related to the ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchange were discussed, according to a statement issued by Hamas.

According to the statement, the Hamas delegation expressed its thanks and appreciation for the Egyptian efforts made to confront the displacement plans, and also expressed its support for the outcomes of the Arab Summit, especially the plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.

The delegation stressed the need to adhere to all terms of the agreement, stressing the importance of starting the second phase negotiations immediately, including opening the crossings and allowing humanitarian aid into the Strip without restrictions.

The Hamas delegation also announced its approval to form a community support committee of independent national figures to manage the Gaza Strip until the general Palestinian elections are held.