Trump's Peace Board Talks with Hamas in Cairo

0:00On March 16th, on voice from President Donald Trump's Board of Peace held talks with Hamas representatives in Cairo over the weekend. The goal was to protect the fragile Gaza ceasefire, which has been under pressure since the United States and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28th. This marked the first public meeting between the two sides since the Iran War began. Israel announced Sunday it will reopen the Rafa Crossing for pedestrians into Egypt later this week. That's the only such border point, close for security reasons at the worst start. Sources believe the decision ties directly to the Cairo discussions, following a security review that allowed limited goods in aid to resume earlier. Hamas warned the board it might pull back from ceasefire commitments if Israel keeps up new restrictions on Gaza. The group seized the war as an excuse for Israel to dodge obligations under Trump's plan. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza continue with Sunday attacks killing 12 people, including

1:00nine police officers. Talks on Hamas disarmament, a key next step in Trump's Gaza initiative remain paused since the war erupted. American aid, R.E.A. Lightstone represented the board and more meetings are set for this week. A U.S. official confirmed ongoing efforts with regional partners to advance the 20 point plan. As reconstruction pledges and border reopenings hang in the balance, these diplomatic moves offer a glimmer of stability amid the wider regional conflict.