On Sunday, January 4, 2026, a Palestinian delegation led by Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh touched down in Cairo for talks with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The goal? To fast-track the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and keep humanitarian aid flowing.
Abdelatty 🇪🇬 emphasized Egypt's unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and stressed the rush to move from phase one to phase two. He underlined that ensuring uninterrupted aid deliveries is key while laying the groundwork for a fair political settlement.
The delegation also sat down with Egyptian General Intelligence Service Chief Hassan Rashad. According to Al-Qahera News TV, these discussions are part of Egypt's push to stabilize Gaza and the West Bank and pave the way for deeper ceasefire measures.
The original ceasefire, agreed on October 10, 2025, wrapped up its first phase with a prisoner swap, aid convoys 🚚, and partial Israeli pullbacks. Phase two aims for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, the launch of reconstruction 🏗️, and the setup of a transitional governing body. The question now is: can all parties hit pause on violence and hit play on rebuilding? 🕊️
Stay tuned as Cairo's diplomatic push unfolds and young people across the region watch to see if phase two can turn ceasefire hopes into lasting progress.
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Palestinian, Egyptian officials discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire
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