Truce talks between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Cairo on Sunday, according to Egyptian media reports. This development comes just days after the United Nations Security Council issued its first demand for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Gaza.

The resumption of indirect negotiations was reported by Egypt's Al Qahera News TV on Saturday. It coincides with a wave of protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu erupting in Israel's capital, Tel Aviv, and other cities across the country.

Many Israelis believe that Netanyahu is the main obstacle to signing a deal with Hamas and bringing back the captives held in Gaza. Families of the captives have been demanding their release for over 175 days and express frustration with the policies of Israel's government.

Efforts to reach a captive swap deal and a lasting ceasefire in Gaza are being led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. Previous pauses in the conflict lasted only for a week. An Israeli official has confirmed that a delegation will be sent to the Cairo talks on Sunday. However, Hamas officials have indicated that they will wait for updates from Cairo mediators before committing to the negotiations.

In a statement from Netanyahu's office, it was confirmed that he has authorized the Israeli negotiating team to engage with mediators in both Cairo and Doha. The team has been given a mandate to negotiate.

Despite remaining sticking points and non-negotiable demands from both sides, mediators express optimism that a deal can be reached. Hamas aims to use any agreement to end the war and secure a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. However, Israel has ruled out such an outcome and maintains that the war will only end when Hamas is defeated.

On the international front, the French, Egyptian, and Jordanian foreign ministers have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with the release of all captives held by Palestinian armed groups. France's top diplomat, Stephane Sejourne, announced that his government would present a draft resolution at the UN Security Council outlining a "political" settlement of the conflict, which includes the criteria for a two-state solution.

The ministers also expressed their governments' support for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, which has faced a funding crisis following allegations made by Israel. The attack on October 7 led to the death of 1,139 people and the capture of over 200, some of whom remain in Gaza. The war has claimed the lives of over 32,000 Palestinians since then.

While the UN Security Council resolution called for an immediate ceasefire, the fighting continues with Israel carrying out airstrikes and launching ground attacks across Gaza. There are plans to launch a full-scale invasion of the southern city of Rafah, where over a million displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter.

With ongoing protests, resumption of talks, and international pressure, the region remains tense as efforts are made to bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict.