Tag: Trump plan
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Hamas signals seriousness on Gaza deal but sticks to conditions as talks resume in Sharm El-Sheikh
Hamas signals readiness for a Gaza deal, but conditions cloud path forward On the second anniversary of Hamas’s deadly war-triggering attack, the group reiterated its willingness to reach a deal to end the Gaza conflict, while making clear that any accord must meet its core guarantees. In Sharm El-Sheikh, Hamas officials stated they were ready…
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Hamas signals openness to Gaza deal on war anniversary, but conditions persist as talks unfold in Egypt
Hamas expresses readiness for a Gaza deal while keeping conditions On the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack that sparked the Gaza war, the militant group signaled a willingness to reach a deal to end the fighting, saying it could be based on the plan associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Yet Hamas also reiterated…
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US Delegation Arrives in Egypt to Push Trump-Backed Gaza Talks
US Delegation Arrives in Egypt to Push Gaza Talks A U.S. delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff was set to land in Egypt on Tuesday to reinforce President Donald Trump’s involvement in the latest round of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel. The discussions, centered in Sharm el-Sheikh, mark a renewed effort to end the…
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Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israelis mark 2-year anniversary
Overview: A new round of talks amid anniversary tensions Negotiations between Hamas and mediators staged in Egypt have resumed after an initial round concluded with a “positive atmosphere”, according to state-linked media in Cairo. The talks, held in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, bring together Hamas and a rotating group of mediators, including Egyptian…
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Three Irish Citizens Return Home After Israeli Detention
Three Irish Citizens Return Home After Israeli Detention Three of the 15 Irish citizens held by Israel following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla returned to Dublin Airport shortly before midnight, marking a significant moment in a tense international standoff over Gaza aid convoys. The arrivals — Thomas McCune, Sarah Clancy, and Donna Schwartz…
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Gaza peace plan gains broad backing from Muslim nations
Overview: Muslim nations respond to Hamas and the Gaza plan In a development watched by many around the world, several key Muslim-majority countries voiced support for steps taken by Hamas in response to a U.S.-led peace proposal for Gaza. The Foreign Office summarized these sentiments as a genuine opportunity to secure a ceasefire and end…
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Hamas Acknowledges Part of Gaza Peace Plan, Signals Hostage Release in Tentative Accord
Summary of the Standoff and a Tentative Step Toward Peace A day of cautious optimism emerged as Hamas said it would release the last of the hostages taken during its 2023 attack on Israel, while also stating that the rest of the proposed U.S. peace plan would be subject to negotiation. The statement offered a…
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All Eyes on Gaza: Netanyahu Optimistic on Hamas Deal, Trump Warns Against Delay
Overview: A fragile opening on the Gaza stage In a high-stakes moment for the Gaza conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced guarded optimism as Hamas signaled a willingness to engage with a ceasefire framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The prospect of hostage-prisoner exchanges and a calculated Israeli withdrawal has set the stage…
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Hamas Moves on Gaza Plan, Pledges Hostage Release as Trump Pressures Israel
Hamas Signals Partial Acceptance of the Gaza Peace Plan In a move that could redefine the trajectory of the Gaza conflict, Hamas indicated it would release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel, while signaling that the remaining elements of the U.S. peace plan are open to negotiation. The development comes…
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Hamas Signs Partial Accord on Gaza Plan Amid Hostage Negotiations
Partial Agreement and Uncertain Path Forward In a development that offered cautious hope but added new questions, Hamas indicated its willingness to engage with a U.S. peace plan in a staged fashion. The militant group said it would release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel, while stating that the rest…