The Vatican marked the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by condemning the “inhuman massacre” of innocent people in Israel and calling for the return of hostages. But it also said Israel’s ...

Israel and Hamas have started the first round of indirect talks in Egypt to discuss releasing remaining hostages and work to end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza and the West Bank.

Hamas responded positively to President Donald Trump's proposal for peace in Gaza, though said more negotiations will be needed before a full agreement can be signed.

Israel and Hamas delegations convene in Egypt one day before the 2nd anniversary of Hamas terror attacks to negotiate details of President Donald Trump's comprehensive peace proposal.

Israeli and Hamas officials began indirect talks Monday in Egypt on a U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the Gaza war on its second anniversary. The plan calls for Hamas to release 48 remaining hostages, ...

Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Palestinian and Egyptian officials have told the BBC ...

Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced ...

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Hamas officials were in Egypt on Monday ahead of talks with Israel that the U.S. hopes will bring a halt to war in Gaza and release of hostages.

President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.