Egypt is pushing a new Gaza ceasefire deal that aims for a 60-day truce in exchange for Israeli hostages and urgent humanitarian aid.
In a televised interview Sunday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described the proposal as “a first step” toward a lasting peace, involving Egypt, Qatar, and the US.
The plan seeks to halt violence briefly while enabling the swift delivery of medical supplies and other aid into the war-torn Gaza Strip.
“This would create momentum toward a permanent ceasefire and ultimately the full implementation of the January 19 agreement,” Abdelatty said.
He emphasized the ceasefire must evolve beyond a temporary truce to ensure sustainable peace and regional stability.
The January deal, brokered by the same trio, had outlined a phased ceasefire to end Israel’s ongoing offensive against Gaza.
However, the agreement fell apart after Israel resumed attacks on March 18, dashing hopes for immediate peace.
Since October 2023, Israeli military operations have devastated Gaza, killing more than 56,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to reports.
International efforts to halt the violence have been rebuffed by Israel, which insists on continuing its military campaign.
In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in the enclave.
Abdelatty warned that renewed Israeli aggression threatens not only Gaza but the entire region’s fragile stability.
The world watches closely as diplomatic efforts strive to bring light to a region darkened by years of conflict.