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Two Years On, Israel and Hamas Resume Talks in Sharm el-Sheikh as Rocket Strikes Border Community

Mediators report a positive turn around President Trump’s 20-point plan that ties a cease-fire to hostage releases and a phased Israeli withdrawal.

Overview

  • Delegations from Israel and Hamas met for a second consecutive day in Egypt, with Palestinian sources describing the session as positive and saying a roadmap for continuing the talks was drafted.
  • A rocket launched from northern Gaza hit Netiv HaAsara with no casualties, highlighting ongoing volatility as negotiations proceed.
  • Israel marked the anniversary with ceremonies and protests as families of captives pressed for a deal; officials say 48 hostages remain in Gaza and many are presumed dead.
  • Gaza’s authorities report about 67,000 deaths, vast displacement and damage to health services and housing, and claim Israel has dropped over 200,000 tonnes of munitions on the territory.
  • International pressure is mounting after UN investigators last month accused Israel of genocide and rights groups alleged Hamas committed war crimes, as President Trump on Friday urged Israel to halt strikes.