Throughout this crisis and during these negotiations, Egypt has demonstrated yet again its commitment to regional stability and its generosity in aiding civilians caught in the conflict, US Ambassador to Egypt, Herro Mustafa Garg said in a Wednesday statement commenting on the Gaza truce. Israel and Hamas on Wednesday confirmed their agreement on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza mediated by Egypt and Qatar. As President Biden has announced, the United States has partnered with Egypt and Qatar to facilitate the release of hostages held in Gaza and to implement an extended pause in fighting so additional humanitarian assistance can reach the Palestinian people, she added. As President Biden and Secretary Blinken have said, the United States rejects the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza – not to Egypt, not anywhere else. “I stand by these commitments and shared goals as I assume my duties in Cairo,” the statement concluded.
