Payam Javan: Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas began today in Cairo, where delegations from both sides and a U.S. mediation team gathered to discuss terms of a potential truce. Hamas confirmed that its delegation, led by senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, had arrived in Egypt on Sunday—his first public appearance since reportedly surviving an Israeli strike in Doha last month.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the progress of the talks, telling reporters outside the White House that a deal appeared to be moving “quickly.” However, he later issued a warning through CNN’s Jake Tapper, stating that Hamas risked “complete obliteration” if it refused to relinquish control of Gaza, underscoring Washington’s firm stance on the outcome of the negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his government had accepted Trump’s proposed peace framework. The plan outlines a two-phase process: first, the release of all remaining hostages and a partial Israeli troop withdrawal; followed by the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. The Cairo talks are expected to determine the sequence and enforcement of these measures.