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.