Israel, Hamas to Begin Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Amid Urgency from Trump

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Delegations representing Israel, Hamas, and the United States are scheduled to convene in Egypt this Monday for critical negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and advancing a plan for hostage exchanges. These talks come amid growing international pressure and a renewed push for diplomatic resolution to the nearly two‑year conflict. [1]

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged all parties to “move fast,” emphasizing that the first phase of the agreement should be completed this week. [2] He also warned that failure to act swiftly could result in “massive bloodshed.” [3]

Key Focus Areas of the Talks
•⁠ ⁠Hostage exchange: Central to the discussions is the proposed trade of 48 hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel. [1]
•⁠ ⁠Ceasefire terms: Another major agenda is establishing the conditions for a halt to hostilities and the withdrawal or repositioning of Israeli forces in Gaza.
Citations:

1. AP News: apnews.com/article/b86bbabb69da42a45afde1ae58a85047?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-gaza-talks-advancing-rapidly-first-phase-should-be-completed-this-2025-10-05/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Sky News: news.sky.com/story/hostage-release-talks-imminent-to-kickstart-gaza-peace-deal-13445201?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/05/israel-continues-gaza-bombardment-trump-plan-negotiators-arrive-in-cairo?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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