Overview

• Indirect technical contacts between Israel and Hamas began Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh under Egyptian and Qatari facilitation.
• The White House confirmed U.S. participation, with the delegation led by special envoy Steve Witkoff alongside Jared Kushner.
• Egypt’s foreign minister said Witkoff is expected in Egypt within hours to join sessions slated to continue on Wednesday.
• Talks aim to secure a ceasefire linked to a hostage–prisoner exchange within the administration’s published 20-point plan.
• A White House spokeswoman said technical teams are working on conditions for hostage releases and credited President Trump’s recent ultimatum with prompting Hamas to accept talks.