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Sharm el-Sheikh Gaza Talks Press On as Trump Touts 'Enormous Progress'

The mediators are trying to lock in a hostage release-for-prisoner exchange that would trigger a ceasefire under the U.S. plan.

Zwei Jahre nach dem Massaker islamistischer Terroristen in Israel wächst die Hoffnung auf eine Waffenruhe im Gazastreifen.
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Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) hat bei den laufenden Verhandlungen zwischen Israel und der islamistischen Hamas auf zügige Ergebnisse gedrängt.
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Overview

  • Indirect negotiations between Hamas representatives and an Israeli delegation continued in Egypt after a first round described by Arab media as having a positive atmosphere.
  • Egypt and Qatar are mediating with U.S. participation, with Hamas’s Khalil al-Haya and Israel’s Ron Dermer among attendees, as sessions are expected to run for several days through October 10.
  • The opening phase under discussion would free the remaining 48 Israeli hostages in exchange for a ceasefire and releases of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, with Israeli sources saying only about 20 hostages are believed alive.
  • Netanyahu and U.S. officials want a short timetable, and Israel Hayom reported living hostages could be freed within 72 hours of a deal, though lists and logistics remain unresolved and talks are being kept under tight secrecy.
  • Fighting has continued during the talks, with Al Jazeera reporting at least ten Palestinians killed on Monday, as the UN says it can scale up aid quickly if an agreement is reached.