Gaza Agreement
An official Egyptian source told Al Qahera News Channel on Wednesday that Egypt affirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement, specifically regarding the operation of the Rafah crossing.
Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G20 meetings in South Africa’s Johannesburg city.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump will co-chair a global summit in Sharm El-Sheikh at noon on Monday aimed at ending the war in Gaza, the Egyptian Presidency announced.
During a phone call with Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulide, President Sisi also reaffirmed the importance of deploying international forces in the Gaza Strip.
The announcement came after Tel Aviv and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire agreement and a prisoner swap deal after intensive talks in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh city.
Following his arrival, Trump is expected to proceed directly to the Knesset in Jerusalem to deliver an address.
The joy comes Israel and Hamas have confirmed their agreement to a long-awaited ceasefire and prisoner exchange, marking the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war that has killed over 67,000 people since October 2023.
The foreign ministers voiced their full appreciation for Egypt’s wise and responsible leadership in facilitating negotiations that led to this historic agreement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.
The meeting follows “recent positive developments” in Sharm El-Sheikh, seen as a pivotal moment in the Gaza war, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Thursday.
The leaders praised international diplomatic efforts that helped secure the deal, stressing the importance of its immediate and full implementation to protect civilians and create conditions for lasting peace.
