Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Hamas has said it agrees to President Trump's peace plan proposals in part, but has not responded to several key demands - including its disarmament and future role in Gaza. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of hostages "in the coming days". The talks come amid the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. The Israeli military launched a campaign in Gaza in response. Since then, more than 67,00 have been killed by Israeli military operations in Gaza. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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