Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced Sunday evening that Cairo is working on a new proposal aimed at securing a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The plan includes the release of several Israeli hostages and the accelerated entry of humanitarian aid into the war-torn enclave.
In a televised interview with Egypt’s OnTV, Abdelatty said the initiative is being jointly developed by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States and is considered “a first step” toward achieving a lasting truce.
“What’s currently on the table is a 60-day truce in exchange for the release of a number of Israeli hostages and the rapid delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, including essential medical supplies,” he stated.
Abdelatty emphasized that the proposed arrangement aims to pave the way for a permanent ceasefire and the eventual implementation of the previously agreed January 19 framework.
“There is an American vision and understanding of the importance of incorporating guarantees into any forthcoming agreement to ensure the sustainability of a ceasefire,” he noted. He also warned that any resumption of hostilities would pose a serious threat to regional stability.
The original January 19 agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, envisioned a three-phased roadmap to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, the deal collapsed after Israel resumed military operations in Gaza on March 18.
Despite mounting international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli military campaign in Gaza has continued since October 2023. According to Gaza health authorities, over 56,500 Palestinians—most of them women and children—have been Martyred.
In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice regarding its conduct in Gaza.