🚀 Negotiations kick off in Egypt's sun-soaked resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, where Hamas and Israel delegates are diving into hostage-prisoner swap talks. Foreign ministers from countries like Egypt called this a "real opportunity" to spark a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. 🤝🕊️
A senior Hamas official told AFP they were very keen to reach an agreement and immediately begin the prisoner exchange process based on field conditions. This push comes after Hamas responded positively to U.S. President Donald Trump's roadmap for trading captives for Palestinians in Israeli jails. 🇺🇸🔄
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed negotiators to finalize the technical details in Cairo, expressing hope that hostages held in Gaza could be released within days. 🇮🇱⏳
With both sides at the table under Egypt's watchful eye, this round of talks could be the game-changer needed to end nearly two years of conflict. Stay tuned as we follow every twist and turn! 🌍✨
(With input from AFP)
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Hamas calls for swift prisoner release as talks set to begin
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