Israel and Hamas begin pivotal talks in Egypt
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The release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza and of 1,950 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are key parts of Trump's 20-point peace proposal.
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.
Under the terms of Trump’s 20-point ceasefire deal, Hamas would largely have to give up its control and power in Gaza