Palestinian Israeli conflict
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.
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas: Accept Gaza Peace Deal Quickly or Face Consequences
Oct 05, 2025 02:48 am CST
US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to quickly accept a peace deal with Israel, as his envoys head to Egypt to finalize hostage release details. Despite temporary bombing pauses, Gaza's civil defense reports continued strikes with dozens killed. Hamas has responded positively to the US-backed peace proposal that could end two years of conflict.