Cautious Optimism at Peace Talks as Hamas Hands over Lists of Names for Swap Deal
The shelling marks the war anniversary as indirect talks advance on a US peace plan aiming to end hostilities, free hostages, and deliver aid to Gaza.
- Israeli tanks, boats and jets struck parts of the Gaza Strip on Oct 7, 2025, giving Palestinians no respite as residents in Khan Younis and Gaza City reported heavy bombing.
- Talks that began on Oct 6 in Sharm el-Sheikh centered on US President Donald Trump’s plan, with Israel and Hamas endorsing ceasefire, hostage returns and aid amid envoy Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s involvement.
- Marking the anniversary, Israelis recalled 251 people taken as hostages, with about 20 still alive and 28 bodies reported, while more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.
- An official said the talks that started on Oct 6 will take at least a few days, Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is expected to join later this week, and a Hamas source requested a clear Israeli pullout timeline.
- Even if negotiators reach a deal, who will govern and rebuild Gaza remains unresolved, and US President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, have ruled out any role for Hamas.
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Trump sees ‘real chance’ to end Gaza war as Israel marks October 7 anniversary
JERUSALEM, Oct 8 — US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a “real chance” to end the war in Gaza, as Israel remembered victims of the October 7 attacks two years ago yesterday.In his message marking the anniversary, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to achieve all the goals of the war, including crushing the Palestinian militant group Hamas which waged the attacks.“We are in fateful, decisive days. We will continu…

Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks attacks anniversary
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel remembered victims of the October 7 attacks two years ago on Tuesday.
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Mass. Rep. Auchincloss: ‘Sustained engagement’ needed for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
President Donald Trump’s plan to end the two-year-old war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas is a “reasonable framework,” but plenty of hard work remains, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-4th District, said Tuesday.
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