Gaza talks: Witkoff, Kushner join; Hamas says hostage, prisoner lists exchanged with Israel

Hamas and Egypt voiced new optimism Wednesday as President Donald Trump's envoy and key mediators joined talks to end Israel's war in Gaza.“A spirit of optimism prevails among all,” the militant group said after it submitted a list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for Israeli hostages under the U.S. plan.

Hamas and Egypt voiced new optimism Wednesday as President Donald Trump's envoy and key mediators joined talks to end Israel's war in Gaza.

“A spirit of optimism prevails among all,” the militant group said after it submitted a list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for Israeli hostages under the U.S. plan.

The release of those still held in Gaza and 1,950 Palestinian prisoners are crucial parts of Trump’s 20-point proposal.

Israel has not yet commented on the Hamas statement.

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, who is hosting the talks in the Sharm el-Sheikh resort, said the messages he had received were also “very encouraging.”