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Egypt Confirms Ongoing Talks to Broker Gaza Ceasefire, Urges Flexibility Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Ahmed Emam A senior Egyptian official confirmed ongoing communications with all parties involved in the Gaza conflict, as Egypt intensifies efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement "as soon as possible." The official revealed that Egyptian, Qatari, and American coordination is continuing regarding negotiations over a potential ceasefire and a detainee exchange deal. Egypt, the official added, has urged both sides to show the necessary flexibility to reach an agreement that could ease the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. "There are intensive Egyptian contacts aimed at narrowing the gaps between the concerned parties and restoring calm," the source said. These developments come as U.S. envoy Steve Wietkoff told *Axios* on Monday that he was "disappointed" by Hamas's rejection of his latest proposal for a new deal involving hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. Wietkoff said he had communicated directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his senior advisor Ron Dermer, as well as with Hamas leadership through a backchannel facilitated by Palestinian-American businessman Beshara Bahbah. 'What I saw from Hamas was disappointing and completely unacceptable,' Wietkoff stated. On the other hand, Hamas officials informed Arab media outlets on Monday that the United States had presented a new proposal aimed at reaching a deal over hostages and a 60-day ceasefire. According to reports, the proposal calls for the release of five living Israeli hostages on the first day of the ceasefire and another five on the final day. The plan also reportedly includes increased humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli forces to positions held in March, prior to the latest escalation in fighting. Notably, Egypt remains a central mediator, seeking to defuse tensions and push both sides toward a breakthrough amid growing international pressure for a resolution. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks