Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas on Monday as part of a renewed push to end the war in Gaza and broker a deal for a comprehensive prisoner exchange, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Saturday. The talks, scheduled for October 6, come on the 52nd anniversary of Egypt's 1973 October War victory, a date of deep national significance. The symbolic timing underscores Cairo's continued role as a regional power broker and mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The negotiations are expected to focus on establishing conditions for a ceasefire and advancing a deal that would see the release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The proposed framework is based on a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump, with hopes to end the nearly two-year war and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. "These consultations come within the framework of Egypt's continuous coordination with regional and international partners to end the war and ease the suffering of the Palestinian people," the ministry said in a statement. Egypt has long served as a central mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leveraging its geographic and political ties to both sides. The upcoming meeting comes amid renewed international momentum following the US proposal and mounting pressure to halt the violence. The outcome of the Cairo talks could be a pivotal step toward a broader regional agreement, though significant gaps remain between Israeli and Palestinian demands, particularly around security guarantees and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
