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Pres. Trump in Egypt highlights effort to end war in Gaza
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Follow live updates as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released. Presidents Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are expected to meet with other leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza’s future.
The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed “Summit for Peace” on Monday.
Monday’s release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees marks a pivotal moment in the war in Gaza , though it’s unclear whether it signals the end of conflict.
Israel delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut on Tuesday, while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war.
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Egypt-Gaza border crossing expected to reopen for pedestrians soon
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is expected to reopen to civilians next week, according to several sources. The facility is expected to officially reopen for pedestrian traffic on Tuesday,
US President Donald Trump praised Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for his key role in mediating with Hamas, as both leaders opened the Gaza peace summit attended by over two dozen world leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh.
The crash was in Sharm el Sheikh, where indirect talks between Israel and Hamas led to a breakthrough deal. The city will also host a summit on Monday.
The invitation to Modi had raised expectations of a visit by the Prime Minister to Egypt, where he could have met President Trump, but Delhi appears to be cautious at this stage.