In Cairo, Egypt, officials are preparing to sit down in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el‑Sheikh on Monday. The meeting will bring together representatives from Hamas, Israel, and the United States to kick off talks on President Donald Trump’s 20‑point plan to end the Gaza war.
The talks arrive just before the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks that reignited the conflict. Many hope that a quick agreement could stop the heavy toll—tens of thousands of people – that has already been a reality for Gaza.
Trump says the peace framework is accepted by both sides and urges negotiators to move fast. On Truth Social, he warned that “time is of the essence,” or massive bloodshed will follow. He wants the first phase finished by the end of the week and has pressed for the release of Israeli hostages and the return of Palestinian prisoners as key steps.
Key points to be discussed include:
- Hostage swap – About 48 Israeli captives held by Hamas, 20 of whom are believed alive, will be exchanged for Palestinians in Israeli jails.
- Gaza withdrawal – Israel intends to pull its forces out of the enclave, while Hamas has agreed to give up power there.
- Demilitarization – Trump’s plan calls for Gaza to be stripped of weapons, eliminating a future governing role for Hamas; its members can stay if they disarm and renounce violence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a release of captives could be announced this week, even as Israeli forces keep moving across Gaza. Seven people died on Monday morning, including three civilians waiting for aid, the local military reported.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the two‑phase approach: first, Hamas frees Israeli prisoners; then Israel retreats to the “yellow line” near its August position. Rubio also urged a halt to bombardment to make the release possible.
Hamas has said it is ready to talk about hostage releases and help shape Gaza’s future. Inside Israel, however, the deal faces tough opposition. National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir warned that allowing Hamas to remain in any form would be a national defeat. Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Lapid pledged support for the Netanyahu government to keep it from collapsing amid pressure from hard‑liners.
The Sharm el‑Sheikh talks are your chance to see whether the Gaza war can finally find a lasting end—at least according to Trump’s 20‑point peace plan. Stay tuned for updates on the negotiations, hostage releases, and any progress toward a Gaza withdrawal.
Source: aninews
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