Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
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.
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Gaza peace talks set to begin in Egpyt
Peace talks are set to begin in Egypt over the war in Gaza after Hamas said it agreed to parts of President Trump's proposed peace plan. Mr. Trump urged negotiators to "move fast" in a social media post on Sunday. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
Trump urges Gaza peace deal negotiators to "move fast" ahead of Cairo talks
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Latest on Israel-Hamas hostage release talks
Talks around the logistics of a hostage-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas begin Monday in Egypt. Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with the latest.
Rubio on hostage release
With negotiations in Cairo set to begin on Monday between Israel and Hamas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Hamas' release of hostages is the "most emergent and immediate phase" of the proposed peace plan. "That has to happen very quickly — that cannot drag on," he added.
Israel-Hamas negotiations begin Monday
Negotiators between Hamas and Israel will begin meetings in Cairo on Monday for the release of the remaining 20 hostages and a prisoner swap. There is a lot of pressure on both sides to get a deal done, and special envoy Steve Wiktoff and Jared Kushner will be there to represent the U.S. Debora Patta reports from Israel.
As Mideast cease-fire talks continue, trust is in short supply
President Trump warned Hamas this past week to accept a proposed peace deal by tonight, or there would be "hell to pay." Hamas has since agreed to release all the October 7 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and surrender governing power in Gaza, but wants further negotiations – and made no mention of laying down arms, a key demand. Debora Patta reports on the latest developments, and on how Palestinians are responding to Israel's stepped-up offensive to capture Gaza City.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Netanyahu signals that peace deal could be close
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza in one fell swoop in the coming days. Debora Patta reports on the latest from the Middle East.
Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists amid large protests
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Spain last month, with politicians and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard.
Hamas signals it's ready for peace
Hamas said in a statement Friday that it agreed to some of the proposed peace plan for Gaza that President Trump outlined last week at the White House, including the release of all hostages. However, the group suggested negotiations on certain aspects of the plan.
Hamas agrees to parts of peace proposal
Hamas says it has accepted parts of President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
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Trump responds to Hamas' partial agreement
Hamas said it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by President Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Olivia Gazis report.
Analyzing Hamas' response to peace proposal
Hamas just responded to the proposed peace plan that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put forth earlier this week. Some of the terms, including the release of all of the Israeli hostages, have been agreed to. John Dickerson anchors this Special Report.
Trump gives Hamas an agreement deadline
President Trump posted on social media a stern deadline for Hamas to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of all hostages, including the bodies of those killed since Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Trump gives Hamas deadline to reach ceasefire
President Trump has issued a deadline for Hamas to reach a ceasefire deal with Israel by Sunday. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Gaza flotilla boats intercepted by Israel dozens of miles from Gaza coast
Israel says Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, are safe and being transferred to Israel after their boats were intercepted at sea.
Israel intercepts flotilla headed toward Gaza
The Israeli military intercepted a flotilla of activists on international waters headed toward Gaza in protest of the war. CBS News' Debora Patta has more.
Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
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Israel pushing forward with Gaza City operation
Israel is moving ahead with its operations in Gaza City as the world awaits a response from Hamas to President Trump's proposed peace plan. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
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