Close White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg unpacks Trump's 20-point Gaza plan
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US President Donald Trump has demanded that everyone involved in Gaza peace talks “move fast” to end the war as Israeli and Hamas officials meet in Egypt.
The indirect talks on a US-drafted peace plan to end the war in the besieged Strip are being held in an Egyptian coastal resort on Monday, the eve of the conflict’s second anniversary.
The negotiations are focusing on the ceasefire's first stage, including the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces as well as the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention, according to a Hamas statement.
Many uncertainties remain about some elements of the 20-point plan, including the disarmament of Hamas and the future governance of Gaza.
President Trump said Hamas had 72 hours to respond, but experts have warned that the process could take time. Hamas has partially accepted the deal, as long as “appropriate field conditions” are met.
Meanwhile, Israel is still pounding Gaza with deadly airstrikes despite Mr Trump's order to stop. Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll reached 67,160 on Monday, after the war erupted following Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, which killed nearly 1,200 people.
[SRC] https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/gaza-trump-peace-talks-israel-hamas-latest-updates-b2840000.html
