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Israeli media said Saturday that negotiations on the US plan to end the Gaza war are expected to begin in Egypt tonight.

Israel Hayom reported that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will head the Israeli delegation, while Channel 12 said US envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Cairo to join the talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an urgent meeting Friday night with several ministers to prepare for the negotiations.

Hamas has submitted its response to Trump’s proposal to mediators, agreeing to release all Israeli captives—both alive and deceased—under the proposed exchange formula, provided conditions on the ground allow the operation, as part of a ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Trump said, “Based on Hamas’s statement, I believe they are ready for lasting peace,” adding, “Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately so we can safely and quickly bring out the hostages.”