US EditionIsrael Pauses to Mark October 7, with Sounds of War From Gaza
Indirect talks in Egypt aim to negotiate a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and humanitarian aid amid ongoing Gaza violence, with over 67,000 Palestinians killed, sources said.
- On Monday, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the first day of resumed indirect talks between Israel and Hamas ended positively as mediators drew up a roadmap to continue US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan.
- Against the backdrop of the two-year anniversary, talks coincide with the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,139 people and about 200 captives, amid widespread destruction and famine confirmed by the IPC.
- US special envoy Steve Witkoff led the delegation, which included Jared Kushner, while White House officials said President Trump is pushing for an early exchange and technical teams review lists.
- Even as delegations negotiated on Monday, Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians, including three seeking humanitarian aid, and Hamas said bombing complicates hostage talks ahead of Tuesday.
- The wider war is disrupting global shipping, forcing vessels to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope while Suez Canal Authority revenue drops by 60% in recent months.
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A positive atmosphere. That's how the first round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh is described. But so far, these have been primarily exploratory discussions. Today, exactly two years after the massacre on "Black Saturday," serious discussions about the substance are needed. Numerous obstacles loom. However, there is certainly hope for a positive outcome. An overview.
Report from Gaza: Israeli Bombardment Enters Third Year Despite Ceasefire Talks in Egypt
Israelis, Palestinians and people around the world are marking two years since the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza. The second anniversary of October 7 comes amid renewed hope for a ceasefire, as mediators from Hamas and Israel meet in Egypt to negotiate over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza. The proposal, like previous ones, calls for a swap of captives, as well as a phased Israeli military withdrawal
Last night's talks in Egypt lasted about four hours - They will resume at noon on Tuesday
Day One Of Gaza Ceasefire Talks Ends On ‘positive’ Note In Egypt - Iran Front Page
The first day of resumed indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt ended on a positive note, amid hopes of a potential accord to implement United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza, multiple sources told Al Jazeera and other media outlets.
On the second anniversary of the attack of October 7, 2023, Secretary António Guterres described the conflict as a “humanitarian catastrophe of incomprehensible magnitude” and called on the parties to accept the ceasefire proposal.
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