Israeli and Hamas officials meet in Egypt sparking hope of Gaza peace deal
Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort on Monday for indirect negotiations on a US peace plan for Gaza. The talks will include the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces as well as the release of hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli detention, according to a statement from Hamas. US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are also expected to join the talks. FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort on Monday for indirect negotiations on a US peace plan for Gaza. The talks will include the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces as well as the release of hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli detention, according to a statement from Hamas. US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are also expected to join the talks. FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.