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Eyes on Egypt ahead of crucial Gaza peace talks

Eyes on Egypt ahead of crucial Gaza peace talks

Summary

Egypt is hosting indirect talks between Hamas and Israel, aimed at finding peace in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions include elements of a U.S. peace plan, but key issues like Hamas's disarmament remain unresolved. Despite calls for a halt to bombing, Israeli strikes in Gaza continue.

Key Facts

  • Egypt is the location for peace talks between Hamas and Israel.
  • Hamas agreed to parts of a 20-point U.S. peace plan but left some issues open for negotiation.
  • Israel continues air strikes in Gaza, even after President Trump urged a stop to the bombings.
  • There is no ceasefire in Gaza despite reduced bombing in some areas.
  • Israeli air strikes resulted in 65 deaths within 24 hours, according to Gaza's health ministry.
  • A U.S. peace plan includes an end to fighting and the release of hostages in exchange for detained Gazans.
  • Israeli officials and international diplomats are attending the Egypt talks, which are seen as significant for the conflict's future.
  • Hamas entered talks without preconditions, possibly due to external pressures and limited leverage.

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