The Israeli occupation has set a two-week “deadline” to reach an agreement with Hamas aimed at securing the release of hostages and halting the Gaza war through recently resumed negotiations.

The occupation threatened to escalate its military operations if no agreement was reached within this timeframe.

Meanwhile, a Hamas delegation led by negotiator Khalil Hayya is set to arrive in Cairo to discuss the Egyptian mediation proposal.

The Israeli army announced the completion of its control over the “Morag” corridor, which separates Rafah from Khan Younis, as it works to establish full control over Rafah and place it under Israeli authority.