Gaza: “Cautious optimism” on day three of Gaza talks

Top US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with prominent regional figures like Qatar’s prime minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief, have gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas centered on President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict. As negotiations resumed, a senior Hamas official expressed “necessary positivity” and submitted a list of Palestinian prisoners for release in exchange for hostages held in Gaza, while Israeli officials reportedly voiced “cautious optimism” about potential progress. France24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani gives her insights.