Trump-Gaza live: Hamas reveals its ceasefire conditions as Trump expresses optimism for ‘peace in Middle East’
Hamas has set out its conditions for a deal to end Israel’s offensive on Gaza during the second day of talks in Egypt.
Indirect negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian militant group are being held at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh and focus on a plan proposed by US president Donald Trump.
A US team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is set to arrive to join mediation efforts on Wednesday. They will also be joined by prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani of Qatar, who has played a key role in previous talks.
The talks on Tuesday, which coincided with the anniversary of the October 7 attack that started the war, ended with top Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya saying the group had come “to engage in serious and responsible negotiations”.
He said Hamas was ready to reach a deal, yet it needed a “guarantee” to end the war and ensure “it is not repeated”.
On Tuesday, Mr Trump expressed optimism about the talks. Speaking at the Oval Office, he said: “I think there’s a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East.”
