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The message was delivered by the Egyptian ambassador to Doha to the Qatari foreign minister.
The ceasefire began on Friday and was due to last for four days. Yet, it was extended for two additional days.
They discussed the updates of Gaza crisis and status of the current temporary ceasefire.
Chairman of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan indicated Sunday the details of the third day of the truce that began Friday between Hamas and Israel.
Chairman of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan stated Saturday that the four-day truce, which started on Friday, may be extended for additional seven days.
The minister will also meet with his Spanish counterpart.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini.
The minister noted that France had dealt positively with the draft resolution on facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid.
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj stated Tuesday that 14,500 tons of aid had been delivered to Gaza Strip through Rafah Border Crossing.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Wednesday King Abdullah II of Jordan at Cairo International Airport to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza Strip.
The minister added that the killing of civilians and destruction of infrastructure cannot be justified as self-defense or combating terrorism.
“I would like to welcome to the success of the Egyptian-Qatari-American mediation in reaching an agreement to implement a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip," President Sisi said.
The deal also includes the entry of hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian, relief, medical, and fuel aid to all areas of the Gaza Strip.
Those include 11,500 tons granted by Egyptian entities.
Egypt is intensifying efforts with all concerned parties to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza as well as a hostage exchange deal, high-profile sources told Al Qahera News Tuesday.
The minister added that some major countries "unfortunately" give cover to the ongoing Israeli aggression.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Sunday Qatari State Minister for International Cooperation Lolwa al-Khater.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Saturday the "horrific" Israeli shelling of UNRWA's Fakhoura School killing and injuring civilians "which adds to the series of violations against civilians."
The Egyptian president instructed Thursday medical establishments to prepare for receiving Palestinian newborns from Gaza Strip.
Egypt condemned the Israeli shelling of the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza, causing injuries among civilians and medics.
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