The two Foreign Ministries declared in a joint statement that Cairo and Doha “continue to intensify their efforts to bridge differences and resolve outstanding issues” to stop the fighting there.

Both nations noted that the efforts are based on US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff’s plan, which was accepted by Israel, but the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) objected to some parts, considering the initiative very biased.

The two Foreign Ministries’ statement aims to pave the way for resuming indirect negotiations and overcoming the obstacles facing the process.

They also called on all parties to act responsibly and support the mediators.

Egypt and Qatar stressed that the proposed 60-day truce will be a springboard for a permanent ceasefire, which “should allow the end to the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Strip, the opening of the (border) crossings and the entry of aid.”

The document underscored that the end of the conflict should also signal the beginning of reconstruction efforts in Gaza, in line with the recent plan approved during an Arab Summit held in Cairo on March 4.

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