Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to release all hostages from Gaza in the coming days through indirect talks with Hamas happening in Egypt. The talks are based on a new U.S. plan to end the conflict, with progress made as Hamas has accepted parts of the plan. Talks include releasing hostages and discussions about future control in Gaza.
Key Facts
- Netanyahu has sent a delegation to Egypt for indirect talks with Hamas about releasing hostages from Gaza.
- Hamas has accepted some elements of a new U.S. plan to end the conflict, which involves hostages being released.
- The U.S. plan has international support and aims to end the war and bring back hostages.
- Israel has moved to a defensive-only position in Gaza, stopping active strikes.
- Five Palestinians were reported killed in Gaza despite bombing subsiding significantly.
- U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Hamas must act quickly on the plan.
- Indirect negotiations will also discuss Israel's withdrawal from parts of Gaza and prisoner releases.
- A senior Egyptian official confirmed talks will start on Sunday with a focus on negotiating hostages' release.
