El-Sisi Proposes 48-Hour Gaza Ceasefire to Swap Four Israeli Hostages for Palestinian Prisoners

Oct 27, 2024, 06:28 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed a 48-hour ceasefire in Gaza, involving the exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. The proposal, announced during a press conference in Cairo, includes a subsequent ten-day period of negotiations aimed at establishing a comprehensive ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Mossad Director David Barnea is reported to be traveling to Doha, Qatar, for discussions, while CIA Director Bill Burns is meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani to discuss hostage negotiations and a potential ceasefire deal. Despite the proposal, Hamas has reportedly rejected the offer. The initiative represents an effort by Egypt and other international mediators to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Gaza.