Gaza peace plan talks to continue as Trump says chance of a deal is 'really good'

The talks in Egypt are expected to be among the most consequential since the start of the war two years ago.

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Palestinian and Egyptian officials have told the BBC that the sessions are focused on "creating the field conditions" for a possible exchange that would see the release of all Israeli hostages in return for a number of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel's prime minister said on Saturday that he hoped to announce the release of hostages "in the coming days".

As the officials met on Monday, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: "We have a really good chance of making a deal, and it'll be a lasting deal."

Hamas has said it agrees to the peace plan proposals in part, but has not responded to several key demands - including its disarmament and not having any future role in the governance of Gaza.