Israel And Hamas Move Towards Negotiations Amid Trump's Ceasefire Deadline

SOUTHERN ISRAEL, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 5: Smoke rises over the Gaza Strip after an Israeli bombardment as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on October 5, 2025 in Southern Israel, Israel. Indirect talks between Israel, Hamas, and US mediators are set to begin in Cairo on Monday, following President Donald Trump's imposed ceasefire deadline set for today. Hamas has said in a statement that it agrees to free the remaining hostages in Gaza under the US peace plan, but has not agreed to disarmament and other aspects outlined under the 20-point plan. A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, "Israel is preparing to immediately implement the first phase of Trump's plan for the immediate release of all hostages." (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)