Egypt Hosts Israel Hamas Talks on Hostage Prisoner Swap Amid Gaza Conflict

Egypt is set to host important talks involving Israeli and Hamas delegations aimed at discussing the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, following a US plan proposed by President Donald Trump. These negotiations, which include participation from the US and Qatar, seek to establish mechanisms for implementing a ceasefire and a comprehensive peace agreement. Hamas has agreed in principle to release all Israeli captives under the Trump plan and is open to discussions on Gaza's future governance, while Israel remains focused on the immediate hostage release and is cautious about extending negotiations. Egypt is also preparing a broader Palestinian conference to address Gaza's post-war future and Palestinian unity, emphasizing the need for decisions within a unified Palestinian framework. Despite Hamas's agreement to release hostages, violence continues in Gaza, with Israeli attacks reported even after calls for a ceasefire. The talks underscore growing regional and international efforts to end the nearly year-long conflict and alleviate Palestinian suffering.