World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Egypt
Arab Mediators Believe Hamas Could Be Open to Partially Disarming
People familiar with the mediators’ thinking say the militant group could compromise on a long-held red line, as long as President Trump can guarantee that Israel would not resume fighting.
Trump says he will be ‘involved’ in keeping peace in Gaza – as it happened
Our live coverage continues at this blogFull report: ‘First phase’ of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and HamasAs part of the Guardian’s Israel-Gaza: two years on series marking the second anniversary of the Hamas attack into Israel …
US delegation led by Steve Witkoff due to arrive in Egypt for Gaza talks
White House says it is important ‘that we get this done quickly’ as indirect talks restart in Sharm el-SheikhA US delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join talks in Egypt on Wednesday to reinforce President Donald Trump’s involvement in…
Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Join Israel-Hamas Talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.
Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks as hopes rise of ending Gaza war
Hamas’s acceptance of key conditions of deal galvanises momentum but large gaps remain between campsGaza ceasefire talks – live updatesIsrael and Hamas have begun indirect talks in Egypt on a US ceasefire proposal amid cautious optimism that the nearly…
Trump urges negotiators to ‘move fast’ as Gaza ceasefire talks set to begin in Cairo
Talks on Monday expected to focus on release of hostages and end to war, after Israel kills 63 people in Gaza in past dayDonald Trump has urged negotiators to “move fast” in talks focused on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader e…
Egypt foreign minister urges Hamas to accept Trump Gaza plan and disarm
Hamas reportedly split on response to deal as US president sets Sunday deadline for militant group to replyEgypt and Qatar are working to convince Hamas to accept Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Gaza, Egypt’s foreign minister has said, as Tr…
Ambassador Mike Huckabee Postpones Rare Visit to Egypt
Ambassador Huckabee said the delay was requested by Egyptian officials. The trip is now expected to take place in the coming weeks.
Postwar Gaza authority potentially led by Tony Blair ‘would sideline Palestinians’
Draft plan’s critics say it hands power to international figures and splits Gaza from Palestinian Authority in West BankA plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority potentially headed by the former UK prime minister Tony Blair would sideline key Pales…