Trump’s son-in-law set to join third day of Gaza peace talks

All sides have expressed optimism for a deal to end the two-year war, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed and most of the Gaza Strip destroyed

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in the northern Gaza Strip. Picture: Emilio Morenatti/AP

Israel and Hamas have entered a third day of peace talks in Egypt, with more senior officials from the United States and mediating countries expected to join.

Hamas says it is seeking firm guarantees from US President Donald Trump and mediators that Israel will not resume its military campaign in the Palestinian territory after the militant group releases all the remaining hostages.