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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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William Christou in Jerusalem

Trump urges negotiators to ‘move fast’ as Gaza ceasefire talks set to begin in Egypt

Smoke rising over destroyed buildings in Gaza
Smoke rising over Gaza on Sunday. Israel has continued bombing the strip despite Trump’s request that it stop its assault. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters

Donald Trump has urged negotiators to “move fast” in talks focused on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader end to the war, as representatives arrived in Egypt for discussions set to begin on Monday.

The talks will focus on the first phase of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, the Egyptian foreign ministry said, which is the release of the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

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