Israel, Hamas Set for Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Amid US Push
Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States are set to begin ceasefire talks in Egypt on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging all sides to "move fast." The negotiations will focus on a temporary truce and the first phase of a US-backed peace plan. This initial stage involves the release of 47 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Ahead of the talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel would have to stop its bombing campaign for a hostage release to be possible. President Trump expressed optimism, praising "positive discussions" and indicating the first phase could be completed within the week. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes for a quick resolution, his military chief warned that if talks fail, the military will "return to fighting." The conflict, now […]