A Hamas delegation traveled to Egypt on Sunday to begin discussions with Egyptian officials in Sharm El Sheikh regarding the implementation of President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal. The talks will address prisoner exchanges between Hamas and Israel, as well as the disarmament process for Hamas forces. Egyptian representatives will meet separately with Israeli negotiators before presenting findings to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel has paused airstrikes in Gaza to facilitate hostage releases under the 20-point peace framework. He warned Hamas must act swiftly or face consequences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about securing the release of all hostages within days as indirect negotiations continued on Monday. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed the meetings would focus on field conditions and the exchange of detainees and prisoners.
Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel has paused airstrikes in Gaza to facilitate hostage releases under the 20-point peace framework. He warned Hamas must act swiftly or face consequences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about securing the release of all hostages within days as indirect negotiations continued on Monday. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed the meetings would focus on field conditions and the exchange of detainees and prisoners.
