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Israel and Hamas launch indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

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Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks on a U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The talks are set to resume Tuesday in Egypt on the second

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  1. Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire

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    Israel and Hamas launch indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire (opens MyNorthwest)

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    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire began to build and Prime Minister

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Israeli and Hamas negotiators prepare for indirect talks in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Meanwhile, strikes continue in Gaza with at least 12 people killed, despite Trump telling Israel to stop the bombing.

  4. The Columbian

    Israel, Hamas prepare for peace negotiations in Egypt (opens The Columbian)

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    CAIRO — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be a

  5. PBS NewsHour

    What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Israel continued bombarding parts of Gaza Sunday even as its negotiators prepared for mediated talks with Hamas in Egypt. The talks, aimed at a deal to exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners, could be the first step toward ending the war in Gaza.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt under Trump's Gaza peace plan (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, under a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.Al-Qahera News, which is linked to Egyptian state intelligence, said the delegations "are discussing preparing …

  7. WMUR

    Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt (opens WMUR)

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    Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the war.

  8. CNN

    Live updates: Gaza ceasefire talks to begin in Egypt as Trump pressures Israel and Hamas to strike deal (opens CNN)

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    Negotiators are in Egypt for Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks based on the 20-point proposal backed by President Donald Trump. Follow for live updates.

  9. WHDH Boston

    What to know as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas began indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza on Monday, after both sides signaled support for U.S. President

  10. NPR

    What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt (opens NPR)

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    Israel and Hamas appear closer than ever to a deal to end their two-year war — but questions remain. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are meeting on Monday.

  11. The Boston Globe

    What to know as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The talks in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh are brokered by the US and aim to hammer out details for the plan’s first phase.

  12. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East updates: Gaza ceasefire talks to start in Egypt – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is heading to Egypt and Israel as negotiations over US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza kick off. DW has the latest.

  13. ABC 13 Houston

    Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt over possible Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort Monday in hopes of hammering out a potential ceasefire in Gaza.

  14. WSVN Miami

    Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt over possible Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    CAIRO (AP) — Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort Monday in hopes of hammering out a potential ceasefire in Gaza on

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Israeli and Hamas officials have launched indirect talks in Egypt on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. They are discussing the U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war on the eve

  16. NBC 6 South Florida

    Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt over possible Gaza ceasefire (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Talks between Israeli and Hamas officials that aim to wind down the war in Gaza are set to begin in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

  17. The World from PRX

    Negotiations over the war in Gaza begin in Egypt (opens The World from PRX)

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    Representatives from Israel and Hamas are meeting indirectly in Egypt today to talk about an end to the war in Gaza. At the center of the talks is a 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, which includes details about the release of hostages, future governance in Gaza and the disarmamen…

  18. The Guardian

    Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks as hopes rise of ending Gaza war (opens The Guardian)

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    Hamas’s acceptance of key conditions of deal galvanises momentum but large gaps remain between camps

  19. PBS NewsHour

    What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza after both sides signaled support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

  20. CBS News

    Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.

  21. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East updates: Gaza ceasefire talks start in Egypt – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks on US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. Germany's foreign minister is heading to Egypt for talks on the negotiations. DW has the latest.

  22. Al-Monitor

    Trump says Gaza talks advancing rapidly, first phase should be completed this week (opens Al-Monitor)

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday talks with Hamas to end Israel's war in Gaza and release hostages held by the Palestinian militant group were advancing rapidly."These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly.

  23. Just the News

    Peace talks to end Gaza war to begin Monday (opens Just the News)

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    The talks in Egypt are to be mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt

  24. Foreign Policy

    Israel, Hamas Hold Indirect Negotiations on Gaza (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Hamas is seeking guarantees that Israel will not restart its military campaign once the group frees its remaining hostages.

  25. WHDH Boston

    Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin

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