Hamas, ‘Israel’ delegates arrive in Egypt for Gaza talks

• Hamas and 'Israeli' delegates arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh for indirect talks on Gaza ceasefire and exchange deal. 
• US President Trump urged quick progress, highlighting “very positive discussions” with Hamas and international bodies.

Delegates from Hamas and ‘Israel’ arrived in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday, an airport source told Agence France-Presse (AFP), ahead of indirect talks aimed at ending the Gaza offensive.

The negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States are set to discuss the details of a proposal by US President Donald Trump for a prisoner exchange and a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Trump on Sunday urged Hamas and 'Israeli' negotiators gathering in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza to "move fast," adding that there had been "very positive discussions" with the Palestinian group.

"There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East," he posted on his Truth Social platform.