CAIRO: Egypt, Qatar and the United States have jointly called on the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and Israel to finalize an agreement for the Gaza ceasefire outlined by US President Joe Biden.
A joint press statement released by the three countries emphasized their roles as mediators in the talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and detainees. The statement urged both Hamas and Israel to finalize the agreement, which embodies the principles outlined by US President Biden on May 31, 2024.
The press statement said: “As mediators in the ongoing discussions to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and detainees, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar jointly call on both Hamas and Israel to finalize the agreement embodying the principles outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024.”
The proposed agreement aims to address the demands of all parties involved and offers a roadmap for immediate relief to the long-suffering people of Gaza, as well as the hostages and their families. It also outlines steps towards achieving a permanent ceasefire and resolving the crisis.
President Biden’s three-phase proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, unveiled on Friday, outlines a comprehensive plan for bringing an end to the conflict. The first phase of the proposed deal, lasting six weeks, includes a full and complete ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with Lindsey Graham, the Republican minority leader of the US Senate and ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, on Saturday.
During the meeting, Graham commended Egypt’s fundamental role in enhancing security and stability in the region, highlighting the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US. He stressed the importance of strengthening this partnership in light of recent regional and global crises.
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Graham acknowledged Egypt’s efforts and mediation to contain the situation in Gaza. He recognized the country’s efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the region.
President El-Sisi reiterated the importance of concerted international efforts to halt the conflict and prevent further humanitarian and security repercussions. He expressed concern over ongoing Israeli military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah, warning of the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and its implications for regional security.
El-Sisi underscored the necessity for all parties to engage seriously in efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement that paves the way for progress towards implementing a two-state solution, which he deemed essential for achieving justice and sustainable security in the region.
