❓WHAT HAPPENED: Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas are underway in Egypt, with U.S. envoys and regional leaders joining negotiations on Wednesday, aiming to end the Gaza conflict.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Key figures include Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Talks are taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I think there’s a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East. It’s something even beyond the Gaza situation. We want a release of the hostages immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
🎯IMPACT: The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire, exchange hostages, and determine Israeli troop withdrawal timelines.
The third day of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with U.S. envoys and regional leaders working to finalize a peace deal under President Donald J. Trump‘s guidance. U.S. negotiators, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, joined key participants, including Qatar‘s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani and Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi described the involvement of Kushner and Witkoff as “very encouraging,” emphasizing their strong mandate from Trump to bring an end to the conflict. Talks have focused on hostages, prisoner exchanges, and the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Notably, Hamas has submitted a list of Palestinian prisoners it wants released in exchange for hostages held in Gaza. The list includes prominent political figures and militants like Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Saadat. Meanwhile, Israeli officials expressed “cautious optimism,” while Hamas representatives noted “necessary positivity” but acknowledged ongoing differences.
Trump struck a hopeful tone, stating, “I think there’s a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East. It’s something even beyond the Gaza situation. We want a release of the hostages immediately.” Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed his government is pushing Hamas to accept the plan, while also urging pressure on Israel to halt its attacks.
As negotiations continue, the Israeli military appears to have scaled back its ground offensive in Gaza.
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