Summary
Former President Trump asked Hamas to quickly agree to a peace plan in Gaza, as there was a halt in Israeli military actions. U.S. representatives traveled to Cairo to negotiate with Egyptian, Qatari, and Hamas officials to end a two-year conflict. This plan includes a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Key Facts
- Former President Trump urged Hamas to speed up on a peace deal during a pause in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
- U.S. negotiators went to Cairo to discuss ending the two-year conflict with Egyptian, Qatari, and Hamas representatives.
- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that he wants remaining hostages returned by October 13.
- A hospital official noted fewer bombings in Gaza City, although some airstrikes and deaths still occurred.
- A 20-point peace plan was revealed by the White House, requiring Hamas to release hostages quickly.
- Israeli forces reduced their actions to allow Hamas to find and release hostages.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will lead talks in Egypt to discuss various peace deal elements.
- Hamas needs other Palestinian groups' support, such as Islamic Jihad, for the peace discussions to succeed.
