Hamas and Israel begin indirect talks in Egypt to end Gaza war, with Trump optimistic about peace deal.
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday (October 6, 2025) began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with U.S. President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.
Al-Qahera News, which is linked to Egyptian state intelligence, said the first round of talks ended "amid a positive atmosphere" and would continue on Tuesday (October 7, 2025).
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