Gaza live: Hamas wants to begin prisoner exchange 'immediately'

05/10/2025 05:32 France 24

Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel as negotiators from the two warring sides meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" for Gaza, adding that "when Hamas confirms", a ceasefire will be effective "immediately". Follow our liveblog for updates.

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