Egypt proposes two-day ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing talks
Summary: Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi announced a proposal for a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The plan includes the release of four hostages and some Palestinian prisoners, along with humanitarian aid for Gaza.
This is the first public cease-fire proposal from Egypt since the conflict began over a year ago. Negotiations had stalled in August, and there has not been a cease-fire since November.
The proposal coincides with Israeli spy chief David Barnea's visit to Doha for talks with U.S. and Qatari officials. There has been no immediate response from Israel or Hamas regarding the proposal.
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