Egyptian security sources reported a “significant breakthrough” in the Cairo ceasefire negotiations for Gaza on Monday.

According to the sources, there is agreement on a long-term ceasefire for the area, but disagreements persist, particularly concerning Hamas’ weapons.

Hamas has consistently stated its refusal to disarm, which is a central demand.

Previously, Al Qahera News TV, which is affiliated with the Egyptian state, reported that Egyptian intelligence head General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad is scheduled to meet with an Israeli delegation led by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer in Cairo on Monday.

The sources indicated that the current discussions included .