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First round of Hamas, mediator talks ends in ‘positive atmosphere’: Media

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Oct 7, 2025 — 1 min read

The first round of Gaza talks between Hamas and mediators have ended in Egypt “amid a positive atmosphere,” Egyptian state-linked media reported early on Tuesday.

Al-Qahera News reported the talks will continue on Tuesday, also between Hamas and mediators in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, where an Israeli delegation arrived on Monday.

Israel and Hamas are expected to engage in indirect talks on the details of a proposal by US President Donald Trump for a hostage-prisoner exchange and long-term ceasefire.

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