Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States have begun their first day of indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, focusing on US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza. The talks, held in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh come on the eve of the second anniversary of the Hamas’ attacks on Israel that triggered the ongoing war (October 7 attack). The discussions focus on key points including Hamas’ demand for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and Israel’s insistence on the disarmament of Hamas.

Notably, the negotiations mark a significant step toward resolving a prolonged conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives in Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump has asserted that both sides have agreed to peace framework and urged negotiators to “move fast” to reach

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