Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced a proposal on Sunday 27 October for a two-day ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the exchange of four Hamas-held Israeli hostages for several Palestinian prisoners. The proposal was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as reported by news outlets. The proposal was made public during a press conference in Egypt, held alongside Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The announcement comes as the conflict has seen a significant escalation, with Israeli airstrikes resulting in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians in one day. During the press conference, Al-Sisi emphasized the need for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. The Egyptian President highlighted that the proposed ceasefire would facilitate the exchange of hostages and pave the way for further negotiations to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and to ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Al-Sisi also mentioned that negotiations to end the war should resume within ten days after the temporary ceasefire, focusing on a longer-lasting resolution to the conflict. Israeli Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
Israel Reportedly Rejects Egypt’s Two-Day Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza
October 28, 2024
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
