Gaza peace talks continue on war's two-year anniv

CAIRO, Oct 07 (AP): Peace talks between Israel and Hamas were resuming at an Egyptian resort city on Tuesday, marking the two-year anniversary of the militant group's surprise attack on Israel that triggered the bloody conflict that has seen tens of thousands of Palestinians killed in Gaza.
The second day of indirect negotiations in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh are focused on a plan proposed by US President Donald Trump last week that aims to bring about an end to the war in Gaza.
After several hours of talks Monday, an Egyptian official with knowledge of the discussions said the parties agreed on most of the first-phase terms, which include the release of hostages and establishing a ceasefire. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private meetings.
The plan has received widespread international backing and Trump told reporters on Monday that he thought there was a "really good chance" of a "lasting deal."
"This is beyond Gaza," he said. "Gaza is a big deal, but this is really peace in the Middle East."
Many uncertainties remain, however, including the demand that Hamas disarm and the future governance of Gaza.