US EditionGaza Ceasefire Talks Enter 2nd Day in Egypt as Hamas Demands Permanent End to War
- Indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations in Egypt are in their second day, focusing on key issues such as hostages and humanitarian aid access.
- Hamas spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum said the group aims for a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed hope for significant progress in reaching an agreement to end the Gaza war.
- Gaza health authorities reported 67,173 Palestinian deaths and significant humanitarian challenges since the conflict began on October 7, 2023.
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After apparently little progress on the second day, the talks on Gaza in Egypt will continue today. According to reports, the U.S. special envoy Witkoff will also be present. Hamas, meanwhile, is calling for guarantees.[more]]>
The peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed on Tuesday in an Egyptian tourist city, marking the second anniversary of the armed group's surprise attack on Israel, which triggered a bloody conflict that has left tens of thousands of Palestinians dead in Gaza.
It has been two years since Hamas invaded Israel, triggering a violent offensive on Gaza. It has claimed tens of thousands of lives, caused a humanitarian crisis and devastated the enclave. Amid international pressure, peace efforts have gained new momentum with a US plan, which is set to continue talks between the parties and mediators in Egypt today. But the second day of indirect peace talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations has failed to…
The expectations for the talks in Egypt are high, but after the cautious optimism of Monday, some disillusionment seems to be coming on Tuesday.
The talks, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, have begun to address the core of Hamas' demands, including a hostage-prisoner exchange, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza,
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