Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi have had a phone conversation about the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip. They focused on the ongoing conflict and the impact on regional stability.
During their discussion, both ministers condemned the “repeated Israeli violations” of international and humanitarian laws. They expressed concern over the escalating violence and its potential to spread further across the region.
Abdelatty shared Egypt’s goal of negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating a prisoner exchange between the conflicting parties. He emphasized the urgency of these efforts to prevent further escalation and maintain regional peace.
The foreign ministers agreed to keep consulting each other to monitor bilateral relations and regional developments. They aim to stay coordinated as the situation evolves.
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Meanwhile, talks for a Gaza ceasefire have resumed in Cairo. This follows recent discussions in Doha, where the US, Egypt, and Qatar, as mediators, proposed a new ceasefire plan. The discussions in Doha, which concluded last Friday, were described as constructive and held in a positive atmosphere.
However, Hamas, which was not directly involved in the Doha negotiations, has voiced skepticism. The group accused Israel of imposing new conditions on a proposal that was previously agreed upon.
On Thursday, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that leaders of the Israeli Security Agency and Mossad intelligence service arrived in Cairo to participate in the negotiations for a hostage release deal. Subsequently, Hamas announced that its delegation would arrive in Egypt on Saturday evening to review the outcomes of these talks.
In summary, ongoing diplomatic efforts aim to address the Gaza conflict’s complex issues and seek a resolution to the violence.