Egypt, USA, and Qatar have jointly called on Hamas and Israel to finalize an agreement based on the principles of a U.S. proposal, according to a statement from the Qatari foreign ministry on Saturday. The three countries call on both Hamas and Israel to do so “as mediators in the ongoing discussions to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and detainees.”
Accordingly, this step will finalize the agreement embodying the principles outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024. These principles brought the demands of all parties together in a deal that serves multiple interests and will bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families. This deal offers a roadmap for a permanent ceasefire and ending the crisis.
