Egypt Sustains Gaza Ceasefire Mediation Amid Israel-Qatar Tensions

Egypt, under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, continues to mediate ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas despite recent Israeli strikes, including on Hamas leadership in Doha. Egypt strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Qatar, viewing it as a violation of international law and sovereignty, and has expressed full solidarity with Qatar alongside Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. President Sisi emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access in Gaza, condemning the Israeli military escalation as a "war of starvation" aimed at eradicating the Palestinian cause. In coordination with the United States and Qatar, Egypt is actively working to facilitate the release of hostages and detainees and to lay the foundation for reviving the political process toward a just and lasting peace in the region. Sisi also criticized the paralysis of the U.N. Security Council and called for international reforms to better address such conflicts. High-level discussions with U.S. officials underscore the strategic partnership focused on containing regional escalation and supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts.