A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo for talks aimed at completing the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and establishing mechanisms for entering the second phase, according to corroborated reports. The talks involve mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. Violence continues in Gaza despite the ceasefire. According to newstimes.com.ng, the delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, the movement’s leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating team. Tass reported that talks on advancing the Gaza ceasefire began in Cairo between mediators and Palestinian factions. Dawn reported that mediators were due to meet the Hamas delegation on Monday, followed by a wider meeting including all participating factions. Newstimes.com.ng stated that a new round of negotiations is scheduled to begin on Saturday and will last for several days. The Hindu reported that the Gaza ceasefire has been technically in effect since October and that over half of Gaza is under Israeli military control contrary to ceasefire terms.