Israel and Hamas begin pivotal talks in Egypt
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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
Hamas leader Fawzi Barhoum in a statement Tuesday said the terror group would not allow Israel to end the war as victors. “Despite the brutal military force, unlimited support, and full American partnership in the war of extermination in Gaza, they have not and will not succeed in achieving a false image of victory,” the terrorist leader claimed.
Negotiators are in Egypt holding talks to finalize a deal based on US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan as Israel marks the anniversary of th Hamas attacks. Follow for live updates.
Under the terms of Trump’s 20-point ceasefire deal, Hamas would largely have to give up its control and power in Gaza