Intensified diplomatic efforts are underway to address the stagnation in negotiations regarding Gaza, coinciding with a significant Israeli military escalation aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages.

A Palestinian delegation from the Fatah movement is scheduled to visit Cairo on Saturday, while French President Emmanuel Macron will be in the Egyptian city of Al-Arish on Tuesday for discussions with humanitarian and security actors, emphasizing the necessity of a ceasefire, according to statements from the Élysée Palace.

Additionally, a potential meeting is anticipated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in the coming days.

Experts have noted that these developments may present new opportunities to advance stalled negotiations, particularly if international pressure expands and the U.S. government actively pursues a new ceasefire agreement, especially ahead of the Jewish Passover, set for April 20. Macron's visit aims to reinforce calls for a cessation of hostilities, aligning with Trump's remarks that Netanyahu could visit the U.S. soon, highlighting efforts to address the situation in Gaza where a significant humanitarian crisis is ongoing.

The U.S. announcement follows Trump's recent phone discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi regarding possible solutions for Gaza.

Negotiations to renew a ceasefire agreement, which collapsed on March 18 after two months of relative calm, have stalled despite various proposals, including one from Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, alongside Egyptian and Qatari plans, with no consensus reached according to earlier Israeli media reports.

Strategic and military experts suggest that Macron's visit carries a message to Israel, reflecting France's influence within the European Union and potentially increasing pressure for diplomatic engagement.

Palestinian political analyst Dr. Ayman al-Raqib asserts that Trump's new statements regarding Gaza and a possible Netanyahu meeting indicate a likelihood of announcing a ceasefire initiative in the context of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

In conjunction with Egypt's attempts to resolve the deadlock in negotiations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty is set to meet the Fatah delegation in Cairo, as confirmed by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

This meeting follows discussions Abdel Aty conducted with his Austrian counterpart and the Jordanian foreign minister regarding Gaza, during which he emphasized the urgent need for pressure on the Israeli government for an immediate cessation of hostilities and expedited humanitarian assistance to the region.

Meanwhile, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, called on all nations committed to peace and international law to act swiftly to halt the violence in Gaza.

Representatives from Fatah have reiterated the necessity of global accountability to stop what they term Israeli aggression, asserting that negotiations under coercive circumstances would not serve the Palestinian people's rights.

As the Israeli military continues to intensify its operations in Gaza, it announced on Friday the expansion of its ground operations in the eastern part of the city, with fatalities since the resumption of Israeli actions on March 18 now exceeding 1,249 lives lost.

Experts continue to assert that Egypt is exerting considerable effort to reconcile differing viewpoints and seek solutions for the crisis in Gaza, cautioning that increasing Israeli escalation could lead to heightened regional tensions.

Continued diplomatic endeavors may facilitate new opportunities for breaking the current deadlock in negotiations and reinstating a ceasefire in the future.