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Meanwhile, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway in Egypt, aiming to implement President Trump’s peace plan, exactly two years after Hamas’s deadly terror attack on Israel. Efforts are fraught with disagreements over disarmament, governance, and Israeli withdrawal timelines.
Core Issues in Gaza Peace Talks
- Disarmament: Israel insists Hamas must disarm and demilitarize Gaza; Trump’s plan offers amnesty and safe passage in exchange for disarmament, but Hamas has refused to relinquish weapons without a recognized Palestinian state—a non-starter for Israel.