Don t have an account?. Username or Email Address. Password. Remember Me. . Forgot Password?. Already have an account?. Egypt is intensifying efforts this week to secure a truce agreement in the Gaza Strip, according to a highlevel source who spoke to state mediaAlQahera Newson 6 July. The source also confirmed that Cairo is hosting delegations from Israel and the United States to address unresolved issues in the truce negotiations. No official statement has been released by Egypt, Israel, or the United States since then. Egypt has been actively communicating with Hamas to facilitate the truce and negotiate the exchange of detainees and prisoners. Hamas officials recently indicated that the group had given initial approval to a USbacked proposal for a phased ceasefire, anonymous Egyptian officialstoldstate media on 5 July. The Gazabased group stated on 7 July that it isawaitingan Israeli response over the new ceasefire conditions after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a delegation tonegotiatea new hostage deal. Mediating sides, which include Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, continue to push for an agreement that would halt Israeli attacks on Gaza and facilitate the exchange of captives held by Hamas. Despite ongoing talks, Israel continues to launch airstrikes into Gaza. Yesterday, an Israeli airstriketargeting a United Nations schoolsheltering Palestinians killed 16 and injured dozens more. The most recent truce talks in Cairo, held in early May,fell shortafter both sides could not reach an agreement on ceasefire terms. There has been no ceasefire in Gaza since aoneweek pausein November, during which 80 Israeli captives were released in exchange for 240 Palestinians from Israeli prisons. Since 7 October, over nine months ago, Israel has continuously bombarded Gaza and the Palestinians trapped in the strip killing38,098 people, many of whom were women and children, and injuring 87,705. Subscribe to the Egyptian Streets weekly newsletter! Catch up on the latest news, arts  culture headlines, exclusive features and more stories that matter, delivered straight to your inbox byclicking here. You must belogged into post a comment. Puma Eyes Manufacturing Expansion in Egypt. Egypt Receives Second Tranche of 35 Billion Investment for Ras ElHekma. Who s Who: Meet Egypt s New Ministers. 2023 ES Media FZ LLC. All rights reserved.
Egypt is working intensely to secure a truce in Gaza, hosting delegations from Israel and the US. No official statement has been released. Efforts include negotiating with Hamas for a ceasefire and exchange of detainees. Despite ongoing talks, Israel launched airstrikes, causing casualties. Previous truce talks in May failed to reach an agreement. Israel has been bombarding Gaza for over nine months, resulting in numerous casualties.