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Is the US involved in Israel-Gaza peace plan talks?

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The US is actively involved in Israel-Gaza peace plan talks, with American envoys participating in negotiations in Egypt. The US has proposed a peace plan and is mediating alongside Egypt, though at times US officials have postponed direct participation. President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are publicly urging swift progress and are directly engaged in the process.

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Peace talks on Gaza set to begin in Egypt

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  • Negotiators are meeting in Egypt to seek an end to the Gaza conflict.
  • Hamas has accepted some elements of a 20-point peace plan from the White House. 10s
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hopes for the release of remaining hostages soon. 16s
  • Former Israeli ambassador Alan Pincus estimates a 50% chance for a hostage and prisoner exchange. 1m 42s
  • Fighting continues in Gaza with ongoing strikes and no ceasefire declared. 2m 32s
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Peace talks on Gaza set to begin in Egypt
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Peace talks on Gaza set to begin in Egypt

President Trump is urging negotiators meeting in Egypt to move fast, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is involved in discussions about the logistics of the peace plan.

U.S., Israeli officials will not take part in Gaza ceasefire talks yet
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
U.S., Israeli officials will not take part in Gaza ceasefire talks yet

Israeli media reports that Israeli and US representatives won't participate in the talks until Wednesday at the earliest, leaving Hamas delegates speaking with mediators for now.

What prompted U.S. push for Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
What prompted U.S. push for Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt

The US increased diplomatic efforts for a Gaza ceasefire, leading to President Trump announcing a 20-point peace plan and pushing for talks in Egypt.

Israel and Hamas to hold talks in Egypt ahead of potential ceasefire
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Israel and Hamas to hold talks in Egypt ahead of potential ceasefire

The talks will be mediated by Egyptian officials, who'll also be joined by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff.

Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump plan
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Reuters
15 hours ago
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump plan

Egypt is preparing to host delegates from Hamas, Israel, the United States, and Qatar for talks on the implementation of the peace plan.

Trump: Immediate ceasefire once Hamas confirms deal
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Trump: Immediate ceasefire once Hamas confirms deal

Egypt will host delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States to discuss the proposal, with the American team including U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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