Overview

• Indirect negotiations in Sharm el‑Sheikh are continuing Tuesday after an initial round described by Al‑Kahera News as held in a positive atmosphere, with sessions expected to run through October 10.
• Hamas has signaled partial acceptance of the framework and, according to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, agreed to a hostage-release plan that media reports say could trade Israeli captives for 250 prisoners serving life terms and 1,700 detainees held during the war.
• Israel estimates about 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza and is seeking the return of roughly 25 sets of remains, while a reported provision would see Israel release the remains of 15 Palestinians for each Israeli whose remains are returned.
• Delegations include Hamas figures led by Khalil al‑Hayya, an Israeli team overseen by Minister Ron Dermer, and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Egypt and Qatar conducting shuttle diplomacy.
• President Donald Trump says the talks are making enormous progress and set red lines for any deal, as reports highlight unresolved issues such as prisoner lists, verification, and the feasibility of releasing hostages within 72 hours of an agreement.