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What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin

By Cara Anna, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza after both sides signaled support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of second Gaza war anniversary

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

Israel has continued with airstrikes despite Trump's order to stop.

What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt

By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz

Israel continued bombarding parts of Gaza Sunday even as its negotiators prepared for mediated talks with Hamas in Egypt. The talks, aimed at a deal to exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners, could be the first step toward ending…

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Israeli and Hamas negotiators prepare for indirect talks in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week.

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned by president's office

By Associated Press

The British-Egyptian dual national has spent a combined total of more than a decade behind bars for his activism.

Egypt's foreign minister says the West's response to Gaza suffering is shameful

By Associated Press

Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful.

Egyptians begin voting in Senate election amid frustrations over stagnant economy

By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press

Egyptians have started voting for candidates to the nation's Senate, an advisory body that supports the lower house in reviewing and passing laws.

Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home

By Amr Nabil, Najib Jobain, Associated Press

Hundreds of people who have been displaced by fighting in Sudan have gathered at the central train station in Cairo to begin a free journey home.

Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

Earlier archeological evidence has shown trade links between Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as similarities in pottery-making techniques and pictorial writing systems. While resemblances in dental structures suggested possible ancestral links, the new study clarifies the genetic ties.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania.