CAIRO - 27 January 2024: According to CNN, Egypt is currently engaged in intensified global efforts to secure the release of captives held in Gaza and negotiate an extended ceasefire amidst ongoing fighting, CNN reported on Friday. The upcoming meetings between Director Burns and key figures, including the Israeli intelligence chief, Egyptian officials, and the Qatari prime minister, signify progress in the ongoing negotiations as the White House pushes for a resolution. The meetings between Director Burns and Mossad director David Barnea, Egyptian officials, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani are expected to occur in France over the weekend. Egypt has continued working towards reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. However, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry has recently highlighted that Israel's imposition of "unreasonable conditions" has made it currently unachievable.

Source: Egypt Today January 27, 2024 21:43 UTC