Israel & Hamas Prepare For Talks In Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli and Hamas officials are set to hold indirect talks in Egypt on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The talks are taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, with Israeli and Hamas delegations arriving Sunday and Monday. The negotiations focus on a ceasefire’s first stage, including the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to join. This push for peace follows Hamas accepting some elements of the U.S. peace plan, which Israel supports. The talks are expected to be brief.