Hamas postpones talks with Gaza mediators in Egypt till Sunday

CAIRO, Jun 4: A meeting between Hamas and Gaza truce mediators in Egypt has been postponed until Sunday, a source close to the movement said, as it demanded Israel halt ongoing attacks in the Palestinian territory.

The meeting had originally been planned for Wednesday in the Mediterranean city of El-Alamein, and was set to include a Hamas delegation headed by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, along with Palestinian factions such as Islamic Jihad and mediators from Egypt, Turkey and Qatar.

"Hamas and the Palestinian factions are expected to begin consultative meetings in Cairo next Saturday" ahead of meetings between the Palestinian movements and the mediators on Sunday, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.    �"AFP