Egypt announced yesterday that it has presented to the parties involved a proposal for a framework to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which will include three phases ending with a ceasefire, but by the end of the day, the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will end. still hasn’t received a response. French President Emmanuel Macron also called again for a “sustainable ceasefire” in conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister.
“Egypt confirms that it has not yet received a response to the proposed framework from the parties involved,” said yesterday the head of Egypt’s State Information Service, which acts as a government spokesperson.
Diaa Rashwan confirmed that Cairo has already presented a framework proposal to “try to bring together all stakeholders in an effort to stop the Palestinian bloodshed, aggression against the Gaza Strip and restore peace and stability to the region.” The same source said Egypt will provide more details about the plan once it receives answers.
According to The guardEgyptian security sources had previously said the proposal included a multi-phase ceasefire, including the release of prisoners by Israel and Hamas, and that the idea of post-war governance of the Gaza Strip was mooted.
In a similar vein, President Macron spoke on the phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for a “lasting ceasefire” with the help of all regional and international partners, according to a statement from the Elysee. “France will work with Jordan in the coming days to carry out humanitarian operations in Gaza,” Macron’s office added.
Proposal made by Nicosia
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced yesterday that it had agreed “in principle” to the opening of a humanitarian maritime corridor between Cyprus and the Gaza Strip, covering a distance of approximately 400 kilometers. “In principle there is permission to use this route, but some practical issues still need to be resolved,” Israeli ministry spokesman Lior Haiat told AFP.
The project proposed by Nicosia should contribute to a significant increase in humanitarian aid to the 2.4 million residents of the Gaza Strip, whose European containers and other destinations will be unloaded in Cyprus “under Israeli supervision,” the same official stressed.
Official Cypriot sources cited by the CNA agency stated that Nicosia had completed all procedures for the establishment of the maritime corridor. However, questions have been raised about the safety of the ships as they approach the Gaza coast, as well as the unloading modalities.
Presenting the plan, European Union member Cyprus explained that the aid would be collected and then stored on the island and inspected by a joint commission, which would also include Israelis, before it would be transported by ship.
with agencies
Source: DN
