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Two Years On, 'Positive' Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume in Egypt as Rocket Hits Israeli Border Town

Mediators pursue a ceasefire tied to hostage releases under a U.S. plan both sides have accepted.

Overview

  • Talks in Sharm el-Sheikh continued into a second day, with two Palestinian sources calling Monday’s session “positive” and saying negotiations resume at midday Tuesday.
  • The Israeli army said a rocket launched from northern Gaza struck Netiv HaAsara early Tuesday, with no reported casualties.
  • Israel reports that 48 people taken hostage on Oct. 7 remain in Gaza, and officials have said many are believed dead, with TN citing the government’s figure at 28.
  • Gaza authorities report roughly 67,000 killed since 2023, claim more than 200,000 tonnes of explosives were dropped, and cite extensive destruction of health facilities and other infrastructure.
  • El Periódico reports both parties accepted a 20-point U.S. plan linking a ceasefire to hostage releases, even as local officials say over 100 Gazans were killed since Friday despite President Trump’s call to halt strikes.