Hamas negotiators and Israel exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released should a deal be reached during the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. Top Hamas official Taher Al-Nounou said the group expressed optimism about reaching a deal and has demonstrated the necessary positivity.The development came as President Donald Trump reiterated US support for Gaza security guarantees and expressed optimism that a deal is close to being completed. Talking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I think there’s a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East” beyond just Gaza.n18oc_world n18oc_crux 0:00 INTRODUCTION3:20 TURKISH SPY CHIEF’S ENTRY INTO TALKS INCREASES PRESSURE ON HAMAS?4:54 EGYPT SAYS MORE ARAB STATES WILL MAKE PEACE WITH ISRAEL IF…6:45 QATAR, HAMAS SEEKS ‘GUARANTEES’ ISRAEL WON’T RESUME WAR