Tag: Egypt Talks
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Trump Announces First Phase of Gaza Deal: Hostages to Be Released Under His Plan
Overview: A Promising Step in a Long Road to Gaza Peace In a dramatic development that could reshape the conflict surrounding Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 8 that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of his 20-point peace plan. The deal envisions a ceasefire, a staged release of…
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Live Updates: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume in Egypt as Israel Intercepts New Gaza Aid Flotilla
Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Reignite Amid Fading Hopes for a Swift Gaza Endgame Indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resumed in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, as diplomats seek to finalize a deal that could halt the fighting in Gaza. With a complex mix of hostage releases, prisoner swaps, and guarantees…
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US Delegation in Egypt Aims to Restart Gaza Talks
US delegation lands in Egypt to press Gaza negotiations A U.S. delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Egypt on Tuesday to reinforce President Donald Trump’s involvement in the renewed indirect talks between Hamas and Israel. The discussions, held in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on the Red Sea, marked the second…
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Irish Citizens Return Home After Detention by Israel
Background: Irish flotilla and detention in Israel Three of the 15 Irish citizens detained by Israel after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla have returned to Dublin, arriving at around midnight to be greeted by family, friends and supporters. The group left Tel Aviv for Athens in Greece the previous day, with the remaining delegates scheduled…
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Eyes on Gaza: Netanyahu, Hamas, and Trump’s Ceasefire Plan Aiming for a Breakthrough
Gaza at a Crossroads: A Delicate Path to a Potential Endgame As mediators prepare indirect negotiations in Egypt, the Gaza crisis sits at a pivotal juncture. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism about Hamas’s willingness to engage under a U.S.-led ceasefire framework championed by former President Donald Trump. The talks aim to choreograph…