US envoy says Gaza ceasefire talks make progress as indirect talks resume

The United States said indirect talks between Israel and Hamas have resumed, with the US special envoy for the Middle East telling reporters that negotiators have made some progress toward a possible ceasefire in Gaza.

The latest update signals a renewed diplomatic push after weeks of grinding conflict and repeated failures to secure a durable pause in the fighting. The talks remain indirect, underscoring the deep mistrust between the two sides and the difficulty of turning limited openings into an agreement.

No final deal has been announced, and key issues are still expected to include the release of hostages, the fate of detainees, and how any ceasefire would be monitored and enforced. For civilians in Gaza, even incremental movement in negotiations carries immediate stakes as the war continues to exact a heavy toll.

The Reuters report did not provide a timeline for an agreement, and officials have not indicated that a breakthrough is imminent. For now, the resumed talks appear to be another fragile attempt to stop the violence and limit further civilian suffering.