Hamas delegation, headed by Haniyeh, arrives in Cairo

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo yesterday for talks with Egyptian officials to discuss alleviating the blockade of Gaza and brokering a truce with its rival, Fatah, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said, Reuters reports. The two sides will also discuss the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, as well as security and power supplies, according to an Egyptian source. While this is the first time for Haniyeh to visit Egypt as Hamas’ leader, the group has been in talks with Cairo for several months to mend fences.