Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump's advisors are participating in peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. The discussions aim to resolve ongoing issues in a U.S. plan to end the conflict in Gaza. The plan includes a ceasefire, Israel withdrawing troops, Hamas disarming, and establishing international governance over Gaza.
Key Facts
- Peace talks are taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
- U.S. Middle East adviser Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, are attending the talks.
- Hamas is looking for promises that Israel will not restart military actions after they release hostages.
- Qatar’s prime minister and Israeli and Palestinian representatives are also involved in the discussions.
- A key part of the plan requires Hamas to disarm and for Israel to pull out troops.
- The plan proposes international governance for Gaza, overseen by Trump and former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair.
- Hamas has issued a list of Palestinian prisoners for exchange in return for Israeli hostages.
- Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's office has said Israel is cautiously optimistic about the talks.
