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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CAIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty on Tuesday called on the international community to pressure Israel to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, saying it would help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
According to a statement from Egypt's Foreign Ministry, Abdel Aty made the remarks in separate telephone conversations with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, European Foreign Minister Kaya Kallas and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh on the Palestinian issue.
B. Abdel Aty spoke about the mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt in cooperation with Qatar and the United States to achieve a ceasefire, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and release a number of hostages and prisoners, the statement said.
He also touched on the ongoing preparations for an international conference on the speedy reconstruction of Gaza, which will be held as soon as a ceasefire agreement is reached.
According to the statement, the officials reaffirmed their full support for Egypt's efforts and its role in strengthening security and stability in the region.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions announced their agreement to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza presented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, according to a Hamas statement released on Monday.
Egyptian sources confirmed to Egypt's Al-Qahira TV that the proposal includes a temporary halt to military operations and the redeployment of Israeli troops to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid sufficient to meet the needs of the Gaza Strip.
The ceasefire includes a prisoner exchange, including the release of 10 living Israeli prisoners and the transfer of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
However, a senior Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Tuesday that Israel was demanding the release of all hostages still being held in Gaza. -0-
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