Cairo: Egypt's foreign minister announced that the country is actively working on a new Gaza deal proposing a 60-day ceasefire, aimed at facilitating the release of Israeli hostages and the swift entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. According to Anadolu Agency, Badr Abdelatty, in a televised interview with OnTV, emphasized that the proposal is a collaborative effort by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, marking 'a first step' towards achieving a sustainable ceasefire. Abdelatty outlined that the current proposition involves a temporary truce in exchange for the release of several Israeli hostages and expedited aid delivery, including vital medical supplies to Gaza. The foreign minister highlighted that this initiative is intended to create momentum towards a lasting ceasefire, potentially leading to the execution of the Jan. 19 agreement. Abdelatty stressed that the proposed agreement is merely an initial phase, with a significant focus on progressing towards a permanent cessation of hostilities. He further noted the importance of incorporating guarantees in any forthcoming agreement to ensure the sustainability of a ceasefire, reflecting an American perspective and understanding. Abdelatty warned that any resumption of Israeli aggression would severely threaten regional stability. Previously, Egypt, Qatar, and the US brokered a three-phased ceasefire agreement on Jan. 19 between Israel and Hamas, which aimed to end the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza. However, the deal collapsed after Israel resumed its attacks on the enclave on March 18. Despite international appeals for a ceasefire, the Israeli military has continued its intense offensive against Gaza since October 2023, resulting in the deaths of 56,500 Palestinians, predominantly women and children. Additionally, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.