DOHA, (PIC)
A security delegation from Egypt, one of the key mediators, along with Qatar in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, is heading to Doha for talks, state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Thursday.
Getting access for aid being blocked by Israel into the besieged enclave, securing the release of the remaining Israeli captives, and moving towards a second phase of a ceasefire will top the agenda, the sources said.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty confirmed in a previous statement that the members of a non-partisan committee tasked with administering Gaza have been agreed upon, and that the committee will operate for a transitional period of six months.
Abdel Aaty reiterated Egypt’s continued efforts to solidify and implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which is set to unfold in three phases, urging all parties to honor the terms of the deal.
He expressed hope that the ongoing diplomatic efforts would lead to progress and help contain the current escalation, warning that the situation poses serious risks to peace and stability across the region.
The minister also stated that Egypt will maintain close coordination with the United States regarding the details and implementation of the Gaza reconstruction plan, and added that Egypt expects the upcoming Gaza Reconstruction Conference to produce clear mechanisms and binding commitments, especially following broad international endorsement of the joint Egyptian-Arab proposal.
Israel shattered the ceasefire as the first phase ended, reigniting the war, with massive strikes killing hundreds of Palestinians last week.
