Cairo became the center of crucial negotiations on Friday as international teams discussed the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire.
Delegations from Egypt, Qatar, the United States, and Israel convened to define mechanisms for the truce, expected on Sunday.
State-linked media reported that Egyptian officials led the discussions, citing an “informed Egyptian source” about the technical meetings.
As part of the ceasefire agreement, negotiators agreed to facilitate 600 aid trucks daily into the Gaza Strip, sources confirmed.
This move aims to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, ravaged by weeks of intense conflict and devastating bombardment.
Israel’s security cabinet also met on Friday to vote on the deal, which would bring a halt to ongoing hostilities.
The truce would enable the release of hostages held since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli territory.
Currently, aid trucks await clearance at the Egyptian border, ready to deliver much-needed relief to Palestinian civilians.
Egypt’s foreign ministry emphasized the urgency of safe and effective humanitarian aid distribution to alleviate the crisis.
US President Joe Biden highlighted the agreement’s importance, pledging increased humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.
Meanwhile, Israeli strikes since the ceasefire announcement have reportedly killed over 100 people, as military operations continue.
Israel confirmed hitting 50 targets in Gaza on Thursday, despite ongoing preparations for the anticipated truce.
The ceasefire talks represent a fragile hope for a region desperate for peace after enduring its deadliest conflict.