According to a report by the "Lianhe Zaobao" on October 7, the delegations of Israel and Hamas held the first day of indirect negotiations on October 6 in Egypt, mediated by the United States President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, and discussed sensitive issues such as Israel's troop withdrawal and Hamas' disarmament. Reuters quoted Egyptian state media as reporting that the first meeting between Hamas and the mediators ended in a "positive atmosphere".

It is reported that this negotiation was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, an Egyptian Red Sea resort. According to the Egyptian state television, delegations from Egypt, the United States, and Qatar also attended as mediators. An Egyptian source said that Hamas hopes Israel will guarantee to abide by the agreement after the release of the hostages.

The delegation led by Hamas' chief negotiator Hayya held the first round of talks with the mediators in Egypt on October 6. "Lianhe Zaobao"

Al-Qahera News, which is connected to the Egyptian National Intelligence Agency, reported that the negotiations will continue on October 7 local time.

Currently, both Israel and Hamas recognize the overall principles of Trump's "20-point plan", which includes ceasing hostilities, releasing hostages, and providing aid to the Gaza Strip. The "20-point plan" has also received support from Arab countries and Western countries. Trump called for rapid negotiations to reach a final agreement.

Trump had previously publicly urged both sides: "I think we really have a big chance to facilitate this agreement, and it will be a lasting agreement."

However, both sides are seeking to clarify some key details of the 20-point plan, including those issues that have hindered previous mediation efforts, which may make it difficult to quickly end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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