Egypt and Qatar must keep up the pressure to move forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, said Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aati. He stressed that both nations, along with the US, share the responsibility of ensuring progress in the negotiations.
Egypt and Qatar played a key role in securing the first phase of the ceasefire in January. However, one side is avoiding its commitments, creating obstacles in advancing the agreement. Abdel Aati emphasized that each party must fulfill its obligations to complete all three phases of the deal.
He called on Israel to meet its commitments and implement the agreement as planned. He said that following through on the deal is essential to ensure stability in the region. Egypt and Qatar are relying on US involvement to push for immediate negotiations on the next phase of the agreement.
The foreign minister pointed out that US President Donald Trump’s administration played a crucial role in the initial ceasefire deal. Even before Trump took office, his team worked to help secure the agreement. Now, he urged the US to continue its engagement and push all sides to honor their commitments.
The first phase of the ceasefire led to the release of several hostages. Abdel Aati stressed that the effort must continue until all hostages are freed and remains inside Gaza are recovered. He also insisted that Israel must follow through on its promises, including allowing humanitarian aid, medical assistance, and shelter supplies to reach Gaza.
Israel must also move forward with the release of Palestinian prisoners, as agreed in the ceasefire deal. Fulfilling these commitments will help maintain stability and prevent further escalation.
An Extraordinary Arab Summit took place in Cairo on Tuesday. The final statement highlighted the urgent need to implement the second and third phases of the ceasefire. Leaders stressed that all parties, especially Israel, must honor their pledges. The goal is to ensure a permanent end to violence in Gaza and a complete Israeli withdrawal from the territory.
Egypt and Qatar must keep up the pressure to move forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Abdel Aati made it clear that full implementation of the deal is necessary to prevent further instability. The region cannot afford delays or broken commitments.
Egypt and Qatar must keep up the pressure to move forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Their joint efforts, along with US support, remain critical in ensuring all sides uphold their promises. Without continued engagement, progress could stall, and tensions could rise again.
