Egypt and Russia Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt and Russia have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and emphasized the need for unrestricted access to humanitarian aid during a meeting between their foreign ministers. In parallel, the United States is collaborating with Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal aimed at facilitating a resolution between Israel and Hamas. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty highlighted Cairo's commitment to ongoing discussions with Qatar and the US to stop the violence and establish a Palestinian state for regional stability. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Egypt's balanced position on international crises, including the situation in Ukraine, while also acknowledging Egypt's efforts to mediate the Gaza conflict. Both ministers stressed the urgency of addressing the systematic killing of Palestinians and the importance of the UN's role in achieving a diplomatic solution based on the two-state framework. Lavrov criticized the US for its veto of resolutions aimed at achieving a ceasefire, reiterating support for Egypt's mediation efforts.