Hamas says its chief Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, days after mediators said prospects for a new truce with Israel had dimmed, AFP reports.

The Qatar-based head of Hamas’ political bureau will “hold discussions with Egyptian officials on the political situation and the situation in the field”, a statement said.

The delegation will also discuss “efforts to stop the aggression, provide relief to citizens and achieve the goals of our Palestinian people”, it added.