Trump Envoys Huddle With Mediators in Cairo as Israel Pounds Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators in Cairo on [Day], even as Israeli strikes continued across Gaza, according to a diplomat familiar with the talks. The diplomat said Hamas officials were present at some of the sessions, which also included Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner. The meetings signal a renewed push for a ceasefire, though no official statement was released after the talks. The exact agenda remained unclear, but sources say the focus was on halting the violence and addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israel’s military campaign in the enclave shows no sign of slowing, with airstrikes reported in multiple locations overnight. There was no immediate comment from the White House or the Israeli government on the Cairo discussions. The presence of Hamas representatives at the table—even indirectly—marks a notable shift in diplomatic engagement, as Washington has long avoided direct contact with the group.