First Round of Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Talks Ends without Breakthrough

“Zero” Progress in Ceasefire Talks, Hamas Official Says

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First round of Israel and Hamas ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough

The latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.

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US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Friday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached soon, even as criticism intensified over mounting Palestinian deaths at food distribution centres backed by Israel and the United States. Asked by reporters how close a ceasefire was, Trump said: "We think within the next week, we’re going to get a ceasefire." Speaking at a White House event celebrating a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of…

Trump: Israel Agrees to Ceasefire, Hamas Yet to Respond

The US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to a proposed 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza. Speaking through his political team and social media channels, Trump emphasized that the plan is now in Hamas’s hands. “This is Israel’s final offer,” he said. “Hamas needs to act now or face more destruction.” Trump described the deal as a critical humanitarian pause, which would also include a hostage-prisoner swap and allow m…