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Israel and Hamas Arrive in Egypt for Indirect Talks on the Trump Plan and Hostage Releases

U.S. envoys seek to lock in a rapid hostage-for-prisoner swap within days.

Manifestation de soutien au peuple palestinien et contre l'interception par Israël de la flottille pour Gaza, le 4 octobre 2025 à Rome
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Des personnes manifestent lors d'un rassemblement organisé par les familles des otages israéliens capturés dans la bande de Gaza depuis octobre 2023, devant la résidence du Premier ministre israélien à Jérusalem, le 4 octobre 2025
Le président du Crif Yonathan Arfi intervient lors d'une cérémonie organisée pour la libération des otages israéliens, à Paris le 5 octobre 2025

Overview

  • Israeli and Hamas delegations convened in Egypt for indirect negotiations set for Sunday and Monday to finalize a ceasefire framework and exchanges, with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in attendance.
  • Hamas says it wants an agreement and is ready to begin an immediate hostage–prisoner exchange if Israel suspends military operations, halts air activity, and withdraws from inside Gaza City.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent his negotiating team and said he hopes hostages will return in the coming days, while vowing Hamas disarmament through the plan or by force.
  • Israeli strikes continued as talks were arranged, with local rescue services reporting at least 57 fatalities on Saturday, and Israel’s defense minister saying roughly 900,000 people have fled Gaza City.
  • The U.S. proposal calls for a ceasefire and releases within 72 hours, phased Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament and exile, and an international transition authority, and President Trump warned he will tolerate no delay.