Israel and Hamas are going to start negotiations on high stations in Cairo on Monday, with Egyptian mediation mediation, in what could be the most advanced pressure to end the two -year war in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands and shook the Middle East. Interviews, focused on the 20-point Peace Plan of Donald Trump, come when both sides weigh the proposed hostage exchange and possible withdrawal of Israeli troops, although Gaza continues to bombing.
Here are 10 things you need to know.
1. Egypt hosts a delegation
Egypt confirmed that he would host delegations from Israel, Hamas, the USA and Qatar for negotiations. The Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will be represented by Israel while Hamas sends Ghazi Hamado, Usam Hamdan and Muhamed Darwish.
2. Trump Hails Hamas offer
US President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s step to join his 20 -point peace plan.
“When Hamas confirms, the ceasefire will immediately be effective, starting the hostage and replacing prisoners and creating conditions for the next phase of download,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
3. American ambassadors who join the interviews
Trump’s brother -in -law Jared Kushner and the special envoy of Steve Witkoff join the interviews in Cairo and emphasize the direct involvement of Washington into what is described as the most advanced effort to stop the war.
4. Netanyahu cautious but promising
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the emerging agreement a step forward, but warned that this was not final.
“I hope we can announce the return of all our hostages in the coming days, during a vacation in Sukkot,” Netanyahu said.
5. The ongoing strikes in Gaza
Despite the diplomacy of Israeli air strikes and shelling on Sunday, at least 16 people killed at least 16 people through the Palestinian health authorities. Hamas said the bombing in Gaza killed dozens more.
6. Key adhesive points
Hamas agreed to discuss withdrawals and exchanges, but remains insignificant to disarm. Head official Musa Abu Marzouk told Al Jaseer: “The day when the Palestinian state of Palestinia is formed, it will not be an armed movement and will pass on his weapons to this state.”
7. Exchange of hostages and prisoners
Israel says there are 48 hostages in Gaza, of which about 20 living. Swap would take place immediately by agreement. However, Hamas insists that the handover will depend on the “necessary field conditions”.
8. Israeli policy in the game
Netanyahu faces pressure from both sides. Families hostages and opposition leaders call on him to end the war, while far -right allies threaten to collapse his government if the fighting stops. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that stopping attacks would be a “serious mistake”.
9. Signs of Economic Optimism
Markets responded positively to progress in interviews. Shekel hit a three -year maximum against the dollar and Tel Aviv shares affected the historically high signaling of investors’ confidence in a potential agreement.
10. A heavy human toll
The war began after Hamasovo 7 October 2023 killed 1200 Israelis and saw 251 hostages. Since then, according to local health authorities, more than 67,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, while Israel has lost over 450 soldiers.
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