Hamas announced that the movement's negotiating delegation, headed by Hamas leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, headed to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Saturday.

The statement added that meetings and follow-up will be held with mediators from Qatar and Egypt, as part of ongoing efforts aimed at reaching an agreement and halting the occupation's aggression.

Hamas affirmed its willingness to engage positively with any proposals that guarantee a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people, and the conclusion of a serious prisoner exchange deal.