Israel and Hamas are in the third day of peace talks in Egypt, aiming to resolve key issues of a US-backed plan to end the Gaza war. Senior US, Israeli, and Qatari officials are present, signaling a push to tackle difficult aspects like Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal. While optimism for a deal exists, concrete terms on Hamas's role post-war and the extent of Israeli withdrawal remain contentious. Hamas seeks firm guarantees against renewed military action after hostage release.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.