An Israeli airstrike has killed the son of Hamas' chief negotiator in US-mediated talks over Gaza's future, a senior Hamas official has said, as leaders of the militant ⁠group held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding their truce with Israel.

An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed Azzam al-Hayya, son of Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, as leaders met in Cairo. Hamas says the attack shows Israel is pressuring talks already stalled over disarmament, troop withdrawal and aid.

The attack comes as leaders of Hamas and other Palestinian factions held talks with regional mediators and the Board of Peace's lead envoy this week.

The attack comes as leaders of Hamas and other Palestinian factions held talks with regional mediators and the Board of Peace's lead envoy this week.