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Gaza truce plan reaches Cairo

Hamas negotiators receive a 60 day ceasefire proposal with staged hostage releases in Cairo.

August 18, 2025 at 07:38 AM
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Negotiators in Cairo receive a 60 day ceasefire proposal with a two stage hostage release as part of renewed diplomacy.

Gaza truce plan reaches Cairo as regional diplomacy tests patience

Hamas negotiators in Cairo have received a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, calling for a 60 day truce and hostage release in two batches. The plan is described as a framework to launch negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and it calls for internal consultations within Hamas and with other Palestinian factions to review the proposal.

Key Takeaways

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A 60 day window creates urgency for talks
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Hostage releases in two stages act as a practical incentive
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Regional mediation with Egypt and Qatar remains central
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Investors are reassessing exposure to firms linked to the conflict
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Humanitarian access and aid delivery are a decisive test
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Domestic politics will shape support for any agreement
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Diplomacy remains fragile amid ongoing violence and criticism

"The proposal is a framework agreement to launch negotiations on a permanent ceasefire"

Palestinian official describing the plan

"There are Palestinian and Qatari delegations present on Egyptian soil working to intensify efforts"

Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty on efforts in Cairo

"The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza is both man-made and avoidable"

Line from the UK lawmakers letter

"History will remember whether we chose to stand on the side of humanity"

Line from the UK lawmakers letter

Separately, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said it would exclude six companies tied to the West Bank and Gaza, signaling how investors are watching the conflict. Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty said Palestinian and Qatari delegations are in Cairo working to intensify efforts to end the violence as Western powers push for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire. The UK press and political figures have called for sanctions on Israel and a stronger diplomatic push, showing how diplomacy is being linked to moral and economic pressure.

Highlights

  • Palestinian and Qatari delegations are in Cairo to intensify efforts
  • The proposal is a framework agreement to launch negotiations on a permanent ceasefire
  • History will remember whether we chose to stand on the side of humanity
  • The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza is man-made and avoidable

Political and financial risk around Gaza ceasefire talks

The talks touch on budgetary sensitivities and public reaction, with investor pressure and potential backlash if promises fail. The outcome could affect regional stability and international diplomacy.

Diplomacy must translate into real relief and accountability for civilians

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