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

Mediators now concentrate on mechanics of a 48‑hostage handover under a phased withdrawal 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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US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, were due in Egypt for discussions on the release of hostages and the peace plan under consideration by Israel and Hamas

Overview

  • Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are meeting Egyptian and regional mediators in Cairo to lock in logistics for an initial hostage transfer tied to President Trump's 20‑point plan.
  • Hamas indicated readiness in principle to release 48 hostages and engage on the proposal, while saying any exchange depends on on‑the‑ground conditions and broader governance questions.
  • The U.S. framework outlines a halt to hostilities, hostage releases within 72 hours, Hamas disarmament, a phased Israeli withdrawal, and a mandate for an international security force.
  • Trump praised what he described as a temporary pause by Israel and warned Hamas against delay, yet Gaza’s civil defense reported dozens of deaths from continued Israeli strikes on Saturday.
  • Israel prepared to begin mediated talks on Sunday and said it is ready to implement the plan’s first phase, as mediators also discussed disarmament terms, force mandate details, and withdrawal sequencing.