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The Trump administration duo are expected to land in Egypt early Wednesday morning and sources said they will not leave the Middle Eastern country until Hamas agrees to release hostages and end its war with Israel.

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.

Under the terms of Trump’s 20-point ceasefire deal, Hamas would largely have to give up its control and power in Gaza

Trump says talks with Hamas to end Gaza war and release hostages are progressing fast, but warns: “Time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.” Technical teams meet Monday in Egypt.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday will meet Edan Alexander, who was believed to be the last surviving U.S. hostage held by Palestinian militants in Gaza when the Israeli-American was handed over by Hamas in May,

Israelis gathered Tuesday to honor those killed as the country marks two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that started the war in Gaza, while indirect peace discussions with Hamas unfold in Egypt. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Two years after the 2023 attacks in Israel, the Jewish community is still grieving and living in fear due to the rise in antisemitism and the ongoing hostage situation in Gaza.