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U.S. Envoys Head to Cairo to Finalize Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Plan

Talks in Egypt focus on technical steps for a hostage exchange under Trump's 20-point framework.

Trump warned Hamas of causing any delays and said he would not tolerate delay as he urged the group to move quickly towards a deal or else all bets will be off.
A Palestinian man transports buckets of water next to a coastal path northwest of Nuseirat refugee camp after being displaced southward following an Israeli announcement of closing Al-Rashid road towards the north of the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday. (Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
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A plume of smoke rises in the background as Palestinians return from a food distribution point run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) group, near the Netsarim corridor in the central Gaza Strip on October 5, 2025. (EYAD BABA/ AFP)

Overview

  • The White House confirmed Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Cairo to finalize mechanics for a hostage–prisoner exchange and discuss ceasefire implementation.
  • Hamas signaled readiness to free the remaining hostages but tied any handover to "field conditions" and has not agreed to disarm or relinquish authority.
  • Israel said it is preparing to implement the plan’s first phase and has reduced some operations, while Gaza authorities reported dozens of deaths from continued strikes.
  • Trump’s plan outlines an immediate ceasefire, hostage releases within 72 hours of Israeli acceptance, a staged Israeli withdrawal, disarmament verification, transitional governance and an Arab-led stabilization force.
  • Egypt is convening delegations with mediators including Turkey and Qatar as Trump urges swift agreement, warning Hamas against delays and saying Israel accepted an initial withdrawal line.