Hamas Palestinian resistance group said Wednesday “the lists of prisoners required to be released” as part of a ceasefire agreement have been exchanged today in Egypt.
Taher Al-Nunu, who is part of the Hamas delegation in Sharm el-Sheikh, was quoted in a statement published by the group as saying that the mediators are “making great efforts to remove any obstacles to the steps to implement the ceasefire, and a spirit of optimism prevails among all”.
“Negotiations focused on the mechanisms for implementing the end of the war, the withdrawal of the occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, and the exchange of prisoners,” Al-Nunu said, as quoted by Al Jazeera.
“The lists of prisoners required to be released were exchanged today according to the agreed-upon criteria and numbers. Indirect negotiations continue today with the participation of all parties and mediators,” he added.
Earlier, Hamas officials have said that they are seeking guarantees that Israel will end the war on Gaza and withdraw from the Palestinian territory as part of Trump’s 20-point plan.
Meanwhile on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law and Middle East adviser Jared Kushner have reportedly arrived in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh to join the indirect talks.
US Envoy and Jared Kushner Join Egypt Talks to Push Gaza Peace Plan
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt on Wednesday, as negotiators from Israel and Hamas…
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The arrival of the US delegation, as well as the leader of mediator Qatar, comes after a second day of indirect talks.
Source: Agencies
