Gaza peace talks
Hamas and Israel Begin Peace Negotiations in Egypt Under Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Oct 07, 2025 05:50 am CST
Hamas and Israeli delegations have commenced indirect peace talks in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh, working through mediators to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner exchange under President Trump's peace proposal. The negotiations aim to end the nearly two-year Gaza conflict that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and seeks the release of 47 remaining hostages held in Gaza since the October 2023 attack.
Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm as Gaza Hostage Release Talks Advance Under Trump's Peace Plan
Oct 05, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares Hamas will be disarmed "the easy or hard way" as peace negotiations progress under Trump's mediation. With Hamas accepting parts of the US peace plan and talks set to resume in Egypt, Netanyahu signals Israel will maintain strategic positions in Gaza while working toward the imminent release of all hostages. Trump warns both sides to move quickly toward resolution of the conflict that has devastated the region.