CAIRO – 28 February 2024: With the holy month of Ramadan fast approaching, negotiators are expressing a range of opinions regarding the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza. Egypt has been actively working towards achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the disastrous consequences of the Israeli attacks. ‘Big gaps’ vs optimismPresident Joe Biden is also optimistic that a ceasefire in Gaza would be achieved as soon as next Monday. Qatar, which gears up for hosting negotiations between the four countries’ officials soon, has shown mixed reactions towards the prospects of a close agreement. Its foreign ministry denied on Tuesday the presence of any agreement between Israel and Hamas so far.

Source: Egypt Today February 28, 2024 21:00 UTC