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Indirect Gaza Talks Begin between Hamas and Israel in Egypt

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas began indirect discussions in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday for a hostage-prisoner exchange and Gaza ceasefire, Egyptian state-linked media reported. Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence, said the delegations "are discussing preparing ground conditions for the release of detainees and ...

ICRC Ready to Facilitate Hostage Release and Aid Access in Gaza

The Red Cross said Monday it stood ready to help bring hostages held in Gaza back to their families in Israel and deliver aid into the Gaza Strip. Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel have responded positively ...

Egypt's Sisi Praises Trump Gaza Plan Ahead of Indirect Hamas-Israel Talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan on Monday, as negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States converged on Egypt to discuss a hostage-prisoner exchange and ceasefire. "I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in ...

Israel, Hamas Due to Start Ceasefire Talks in Egypt

Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel have responded positively to Trump's proposal for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in Gaza in exchange ...

Where Does Trump’s Gaza Plan Stand?

Cairo is once again at the heart of the diplomatic game. Israeli and Hamas delegations are expected to meet in Sharm el-Sheikh tonight and are set to begin indirect negotiations on Monday, under American mediation, in an effort to turn Donald Trump’s plan into reality. Unveiled on September 29, the plan promises a gradual ceasefire, the release ...

Trump Threatens Hamas with ‘Complete Obliteration’ If It Refuses to Relinquish Gaza

US President Donald Trump told CNN via text message that Hamas faces “complete obliteration!” if it attempts to cling to power in Gaza. When asked about claims that Hamas had effectively rejected his proposal by refusing disarmament and setting conditions for a hostage release, Trump replied, “We will find out. Only time will ...

Hamas Agrees to Hand Over Weapons Under International Supervision

A Hamas source told Al-Hadath that the movement has agreed to hand over its weapons to a joint Palestinian-Egyptian body under international supervision as part of the Gaza plan’s initial phase. According to reports from Arab media outlets, the Hamas delegation has arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in negotiations concerning the ...

Israel Defense Minister Says about 900,000 Palestinians Displaced from Gaza City

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the military's offensive in Gaza City has so far displaced approximately 900,000 Palestinians. "The decision to occupy Gaza, the collapse of multi-story buildings, and the intensity of Israeli army operations in the city have led to the evacuation of roughly 900,000 residents to the south, ...

Trump Envoys Head to Egypt as Hamas Agrees to Free Gaza Hostages

Two envoys of US President Donald Trump headed to Egypt on Saturday to discuss the release of hostages in Gaza, after Hamas agreed to his ceasefire proposal, while Israeli forces launched deadly strikes across the territory. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff were expected to finalize details on the release of hostages and ...

Gaza Peace Plan: Key Reactions to Hamas's Response

International reactions have been pouring in following Hamas's positive response on Friday to US President Donald Trump's plan to free Israeli hostages in Gaza and end the nearly two-year conflict. Here are some of the main reactions from around the world: United States "Based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for ...

Israeli Army Still Operating in Gaza Despite Calls for Ceasefire

Israel said Saturday its troops were still operating in Gaza and warned residents not to return, despite calls from the families of Israeli hostages and US President Donald Trump for an immediate halt to the fighting. Trump issued the appeal to the key US ally after Palestinian militant group Hamas said it was ready to release all hostages and ...

Hamas Says Ready to Free Gaza Hostages Under Trump Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas Says Ready to Free Gaza Hostages Under Trump Ceasefire Proposal Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas said Friday it was willing to release all hostages held in Gaza under the framework laid out in US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. "The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages—living and ...