By Fatima Mukhtar
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has declared his country’s support for the Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, pledging to help mediate peace efforts between Israel and Hamas.
According to reports by Punch and Reuters, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is working with Qatar and Turkey to persuade Hamas leaders to embrace the U.S.-backed plan, which aims to end months of fighting in Gaza.
The peace proposal includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a prisoner and hostage exchange, and humanitarian access for residents of the war-torn enclave. It also calls for disarmament of militant groups and the establishment of an interim governance structure under international supervision.
President Sisi, who has played a central role in previous ceasefire efforts, said Egypt supports any initiative that guarantees the safety of civilians and restores stability in Gaza. However, he stressed that Cairo rejects any plan that would displace Palestinians or threaten the sovereignty of Egyptian territory.
“Egypt stands firmly against the forced transfer of Palestinians into Sinai. Our priority is a just and lasting peace based on dialogue and coexistence,” Sisi said.
Talks are expected to continue this week in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, where Israeli and Hamas representatives are holding indirect negotiations over the U.S. plan.
Observers say Egypt’s backing could boost diplomatic momentum for a ceasefire, though internal political resistance in Israel and divisions within Hamas could still delay progress.
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