Egypt and Qatar's mediators brought Israeli and Hamas delegates together in Sharm El Sheikh on Monday 🤝, kicking off indirect talks for a potential hostage-prisoner swap.
Mediators say the goal is to 'prepare the ground' for an exchange of all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. They are mapping out 'common ground points' and discussing how to make a swap mechanism work 🗺️.
On Saturday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed the talks will dive into field conditions and details under a US-proposed 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan 📝. It is the first formal step toward a ceasefire since the conflict escalated.
For news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs eyeing regional stability, and students tracking Middle East dynamics, these talks mark a key moment. Will this indirect dialogue pave the way for a lasting pause in hostilities? 🌍🕊️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
