Hamas’ newly chosen leader in the Gaza Strip today traveled to Cairo for talks with Egyptian security officials. A Hamas official said, this is the first high-level meeting in months.
The delegation left through the Rafah border crossing, which was opened today for the group to cross. The border is mostly closed for the 2 million residents of Gaza, part of an Israeli and Egyptian blockade.
Israel and Egypt have enforced the blockade, citing security reasons, since Hamas seized control of Gaza a decade ago.
A Hamas official, said the delegation will discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza under the blockade, Egypt’s role in improving conditions and the need to open Rafah crossing for Palestinian travelers.