Overview

• Negotiators convened on October 6 in Sharm el-Sheikh for Egypt-hosted, indirect talks centered on a U.S. proposal to halt the Gaza fighting.
• Hamas has signaled acceptance of a clause to release all hostages, with key details on timing and verification still unresolved, according to regional reports.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the plan, and President Donald Trump said on October 5 the talks are rapidly progressing.
• Reuters reports that interlocutors are seeking a comprehensive agreement on all issues before any ceasefire begins.
• The conflict is nearing two years with reported Gaza deaths exceeding 67,000 and instances of starvation, increasing pressure for a swift agreement.