Trump’s personal stake in Gaza peace marks a shift in US role

Gaza ceasefire talks kicked off in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday, with Hamas and Israel engaging in indirect negotiations aimed at agreeing on how to implement President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan unveiled in Washington last week. The negotiations are taking place with the participation of US and Egyptian mediators. Under pressure from Trump, Israel had agreed to tone down its airstrikes on Gaza City. Still, reports from the beleaguered enclave speak of continued Israeli bombardment, with Palestinian casualties reported all over the Strip.

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