India, Oct. 6 -- Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides prepared to meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. An Israeli government spokesperson said the country's delegation would be leaving on Sunday night, with talks slated to start on Monday - the eve of the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the war. Meanwhile, Israel continued to carry out strikes on Gaza, in spite of the US calls for a pause. P13...