Palestinian and Egyptian officials convened in Cairo this week to coordinate implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, following the completion of initial stabilization efforts. The Palestinian delegation, led by senior official Hussein al-Sheikh, held high-level discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and General Intelligence Service Chief Hassan Rashad.
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo's commitment to Palestinian rights during Sunday's meeting, stressing the urgency of transitioning to the ceasefire's second phase. This stage aims to address critical challenges including full military withdrawal from Gaza, reconstruction planning, and establishing transitional governance structures.
The talks come 15 months after Hamas and Israel's October 2025 ceasefire agreement, which saw prisoner exchanges and partial troop withdrawals during its first phase. Egyptian mediators emphasized their continued role in facilitating humanitarian aid delivery while laying groundwork for political negotiations based on international frameworks.
Analysts suggest the current discussions reflect growing regional momentum to stabilize Gaza ahead of reconstruction efforts estimated to require billions in international funding. However, challenges remain regarding disarmament timelines and the composition of transitional authorities.
