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flag Hamas demands ceasefire and prisoner swap as talks open in Cairo, with U.S. and Egypt mediating.

flag Hamas is demanding an immediate hostage-prisoner exchange as indirect talks begin in Cairo between Israeli and Hamas delegations, facilitated by Egypt and U.S. envoys. flag The discussions, set for the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, focus on a U.S.-proposed plan by President Donald Trump calling for a ceasefire, hostage releases within 72 hours, and the exchange of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including those with life sentences. flag Hamas insists Israel halt all military operations across Gaza, including airstrikes and ground activity, and withdraw from Gaza City before any deal proceeds. flag Israel continues limited strikes, killing at least 20 people in recent days, while humanitarian conditions deteriorate with nearly 900,000 displaced. flag The U.S. warns Hamas against delays, stressing that ongoing bombing undermines hostage releases.

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