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Urgent Talks in Egypt: Hamas, Israel Seek Ceasefire
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Hamas officials arrived in Egypt October 5 for talks with Israel to halt fighting.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed urgency, citing a hostage-for-Palestinian-prisoner exchange.
- Israeli negotiators, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, will join talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.
- Disarmament remains a hurdle, with Hamas rejecting it without an end to Israeli occupation, as Gaza operations mark the second anniversary.
