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Egypt.- Representatives from Israel, Hamas, and the United States are holding technical negotiations in Egypt with the aim of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and implementing a hostage exchange, under the framework of the 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
From the White House, Trump expressed optimism regarding the progress of the talks and told the press that "Hamas is agreeing to very important things." Although he avoided giving specific details, the president assured that the process is moving in the right direction.
"I think we're going to reach an agreement. It's hard for me to say when they've been trying for years, but I'm pretty sure, yes," he affirmed.
Trump also denied versions about alleged clashes with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and clarified that he has been "very positive" regarding the negotiating process.
The conversations are taking place in the Egyptian city of Sharm el Sheikh, where delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect contacts, under the supervision of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential advisor Jared Kushner.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the immediate priority of the U.S. government is to secure the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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"The president wants to see rapid progress. He believes that releasing the hostages would generate the necessary momentum to move forward on the other points of the plan," he said.
Technical teams are already reviewing the lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners who could be released as part of the agreement. According to Leavitt, the intention is to achieve "lasting peace" and ensure that Gaza "ceases to be an enclave that threatens the security of Israel or the United States."
A diplomatic Arab source cited by The Times of Israel indicated that both Witkoff and Kushner could integrate directly into the negotiations once the basis of the agreement has been established. For now, both maintain a supervisory role.
Regarding the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state or the formation of a government in Gaza after a possible cessation of hostilities, Leavitt requested caution and respect for the confidentiality of the process.
"The establishment of a technocratic administration has not yet been discussed. That conversation will come after peace is consolidated," he concluded.
