Egypt Proposes 48-Hour Ceasefire in Gaza for Hostage Exchange

Oct 27, 2024, 04:33 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a 48-hour ceasefire in Gaza, which would involve the exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners. The proposal includes a subsequent 10-day negotiation period aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire. While Israel has shown openness to discussing the proposal, Hamas has not acknowledged it.