Egypt talks buoy hopes for Gaza peace deal, hostage release

Israelis and Palestinians have cautiously welcomed a new Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. Families of hostages still held or deceased in Gaza have expressed hope for a breakthrough that would finally return their loved ones to them. Hamas has signaled its readiness to release the captives and hand over Gaza's administration, though some key details remain unresolved. On both sides, exhaustion and hope fuel cautious optimism ahead of indirect talks in Egypt.