Diplomatic Push Intensifies for Gaza Ceasefire
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff discussed efforts to achieve a Gaza ceasefire. Witkoff will travel to Israel to engage in talks with Cairo, Doha, and Washington as mediators aim to defuse tensions and broker a ceasefire agreement.
In a concerted push to end hostilities, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff emphasized the urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire during a phone call on Wednesday, as disclosed by the Egyptian foreign ministry.
Witkoff, who is slated to visit Israel on Thursday, is tasked with facilitating discussions on the escalating situation in Gaza. This move comes as key players, including Cairo, Doha, and Washington, strive to broker an agreement.
The talks underscore a heightened diplomatic effort to resolve the tensions and pave the way for peace in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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