Trump envoys meet Egyptian, Qatari, Turkish mediators in Cairo as Israel strikes Gaza
Envoys for US President Donald Trump met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, with Hamas officials present at some sessions, a diplomat said. The talks came as Israeli forces continued strikes on Gaza. Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner led the US delegation.
Envoys representing US President Donald Trump held talks with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, part of an ongoing push to broker a durable end to the Gaza conflict. A diplomat familiar with the discussions said Hamas officials were present at some of the sessions held with Kushner and the mediating delegations.
The meetings took place as Israeli forces continued strikes on Gaza, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts and conditions on the ground. Cairo has served as a recurring venue for indirect talks between Israel and Hamas since the war began, with Egypt, Qatar and Turkey acting as intermediaries between the two sides.
Kushner has been a central figure in the administration's Middle East diplomacy, having previously helped shape a broader ceasefire framework for the territory. No timeline was given for a further round of talks, and officials from the mediating countries did not immediately comment on the outcome of Sunday's meetings.
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