Hamza Hendawi

Victories in Khartoum have restored prestige of military, with RSF maintaining strongholds in west

Military and allied forces wrests back control of the central bank, National Museum and an island in the Nile

Landmark had been taken by rival RSF paramilitary group nearly two years ago

Ideas include release of up to six hostages and resumption of humanitarian aid

Sources say Israeli negotiators were tipped that militia was recruiting and regrouping

Sources say Hamas has rejected a US offer for a 50-day truce and the release of up to 11 living hostages

Gen Mohamed Dagalo’s threat comes as heavy fighting is reported in central Khartoum

Talks in Doha between US President’s Middle East envoy and Arab foreign ministers focus on Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza, sources say

Militant group says it is waiting for 'new steps' towards implementing the second phase of the deal

Question of militant group laying down its arms is under discussion, as well as the release of all hostages

Renewed discussions come amid US optimism on a hostages deal, new Egyptian proposals and heightened pressure on Hamas by Israel

Proposals include resuming humanitarian aid to Gaza and negotiations on ending the war

President El Sisi has warned Israel against violating peace treaty with Egypt

Meetings were attended by top Hamas officials and US officials including the envoy on hostage affairs

Five-year plan involves budget of $53 billion and governance by committee of 20 independent figures