Egypt is stepping up efforts to halt the Gaza conflict and bring everyone home. On Monday, Cairo will host delegations from Israel and Hamas to hammer out the details for swapping "all Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners" under a fresh U.S. ceasefire proposal.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry says these talks aim to end the two-year-long suffering of the Palestinian people. It's part of Cairo's ongoing push—alongside other mediators—to bring a lasting calm to the Gaza Strip. 🤝
Meanwhile, Israel has hit pause on its bombing campaign to give the deal a chance. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Truth Social, urged Hamas to act fast: "Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay … Let's get this done, FAST." 🕒
Trump also revealed that Israel agreed to an initial withdrawal line shown to Hamas. Once confirmed, the ceasefire kicks in immediately, the hostages-prisoner exchange gets underway, and the stage is set for the next withdrawal phase.
To nail down the nuts and bolts, two U.S. envoys—Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff—have flown into Egypt. Their mission: turn the proposal on paper into real progress on the ground. 🌍
For young changemakers in South and Southeast Asia, this is a global reminder that dialogue—even in the toughest spots—can open doors to peace. It's like when you DM your group chat to sort weekend plans: clear rules, timely replies, and trust go a long way. 💬✨
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Egypt to host talks over Gaza, Israel hopes to bring all hostages home
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