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Hamas, Israel and U.S. Gather in Egypt for Hostage-Prisoner Talks as Trump Pushes Rapid Deal

US envoys seek a first-phase exchange under Trump's 20-point Gaza roadmap.

Overview

  • Technical teams are set to meet in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, with Trump saying the first phase could finish this week and urging negotiators to "move fast."
  • A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Egypt on Sunday, and an Israeli team headed by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is due Monday.
  • The proposed exchange envisions releasing hostages within 72 hours in return for roughly 250 prisoners serving life sentences and more than 1,700 detainees held since the war.
  • Hamas told mediators it would halt operations if Israel stops across the Strip, while Israeli strikes continued Sunday with about 19–20 deaths reported by Gaza authorities.
  • The White House dispatched Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to help finalize terms, as far-right Israeli ministers warn they could topple Netanyahu's government over a ceasefire.