Israeli and Hamas officials arrived in Cairo on Monday to discuss US President Donald Trump’s peace plan and negotiate a potential deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. While key details remain uncertain, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that a full military withdrawal from Gaza is not on the table. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Hamas officials arrived in Egypt on Sunday ahead of talks with Israel and the US to discuss the plans for a ceasefire in Gaza, which would lead to a halt in fighting and the freeing of hostages, if neogotiations run according to plan. Washington’s top diplomats say that the next days are critical with US President Donald Trump adding on Sunday that the talks were advancing rapidly and that the “first phase” should be completed within the week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that a full military withdrawal from Gaza is not on the table. More information is expected to be released after today’s talks.