Hamas Signals Readiness for Talks with Israel in Egypt, Aims for Prisoner Exchange

Hamas officials have signaled their willingness to engage in talks with Israel in Egypt, with the aim of achieving a peace agreement and initiating a prisoner exchange. Negotiators from both sides are gathering in Egypt to discuss the details of a plan that has been approved by the Trump administration. Hamas is putting forth demands for Israel to cease military operations and withdraw from Gaza City. In return, Hamas has offered to suspend its attacks on Israel. The group is also eager to begin the process of exchanging prisoners immediately.