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Gaza Talks Advance With Hostage–Prisoner Lists Exchanged as Israel Stops New Aid Flotilla

Negotiators now press to lock in credible guarantees that fighting stops after any releases.

Overview

  • Hamas says it traded name lists with Israel in Sharm el-Sheikh, and mediators describe cautious progress in the bid to implement President Trump’s 20-point plan.
  • High-level envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, joined the talks, and Trump said he could travel to the region this weekend if progress holds.
  • Core disputes persist over which Palestinian prisoners would be freed — with Hamas pushing for figures such as Marwan Barghouti — as well as timelines for Israeli pullback and enforcement guarantees.
  • Israel’s navy intercepted several Global Sumud/Freedom Flotilla vessels roughly 220 kilometers offshore, saying it enforced a blockade, while organizers allege illegal seizures in international waters; ships are being taken to an Israeli port and detainees are expected to be deported.
  • Egypt, Qatar, the United States and Turkey are mediating, with European and Arab foreign ministers set to discuss implementation in Paris on Thursday, including Germany’s participation.