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U.S. Envoys Join Gaza Ceasefire Talks as Hamas Submits Swap Lists, Raising Cautious Hopes

Key hurdles remain over disarmament, withdrawal sequencing, governance, plus security guarantees.

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A woman passes a placard with the lettering 'Bring them home now' that is seen among portraits of hostages and victims of Palestinian militant group Hamas that are attached to the fence of the New Synagogue in Berlin on October 6, 2025, one day before the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on October 6, with US President Trump urging negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel have responded positively to Trump's proposal for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in Gaza in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Hamas said it handed mediators names for a hostage–prisoner exchange as indirect negotiations continued in Sharm el-Sheikh.
  • President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined the talks alongside Qatar's prime minister and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
  • Israel described itself as cautiously optimistic and dispatched senior negotiator Ron Dermer, while Egypt reported encouraging signals from the sessions.
  • Discussions center on implementing Trump's 20‑point plan, which ties a ceasefire and phased Israeli withdrawal to releasing the remaining hostages in exchange for about 1,950 Palestinian prisoners and establishing an international role in Gaza's administration.
  • Major gaps persist over Hamas disarmament and firm assurances that fighting will not resume, with Gaza health authorities reporting more than 67,000 deaths since the war began.