Trump's Envoys Meet Hamas in Cairo
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Mar 16, 2026
The diplomatic efforts to safeguard the Gaza ceasefire and the potential for disarmament of Hamas could bring stability to the region, positively impacting investment sentiment in the Middle East. However, the ongoing Iran war and continued Israeli strikes on Gaza introduce significant uncertainty and risk.
Envoys from Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' met with representatives of Hamas in Egypt===Cairo to safeguard the Gaza ceasefire, which has been strained since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran. This meeting is the first publicly reported since the Iran war began. Following the talks, Israel announced it would reopen the Rafah Border Crossing, the sole pedestrian crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been shut since the Iran bombing campaign. Hamas warned that it might withdraw from its ceasefire promises if Israel maintains new restrictions on Gaza imposed during the Iran war. Donald Trump's Gaza plan, a flagship Middle East initiative, has been on hold due to the Iran war, particularly talks concerning the disarmament of Hamas. Further meetings are expected this week to continue negotiations.
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