Hamza Hendawi

Renewed discussions come amid US optimism on a hostages deal, new Egyptian proposals and heightened pressure on Hamas by Israel

Proposals include resuming humanitarian aid to Gaza and negotiations on ending the war

President El Sisi has warned Israel against violating peace treaty with Egypt

Meetings were attended by top Hamas officials and US officials including the envoy on hostage affairs

Five-year plan involves budget of $53 billion and governance by committee of 20 independent figures

Algerian President Tebboune to stay away from talks in early sign of Arab discord

Mediators ask Israel for more time to find a compromise that will allow truce to continue

What happens to the ceasefire, what becomes of Hamas and who will be in charge of the money are among the questions that need to be answered for plan to succeed

Analysts say political union between paramilitary and SPLM-N could become formidable military axis

Egypt hopes Arab summit will produce united front against US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan

Spokesman for UN chief Guterres says move will increase Sudan's fragmentation

Israel says recent handovers of hostages by militant group were 'humiliating'

The meeting on Friday brings together leaders of the GCC, Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority

The plan is designed to counter US President Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza’s future

Assistant secretary general Hossam Zaki says the delay is due to schedules of Arab leaders