Cairo: Egypt's Foreign Minister has expressed concerns regarding US President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing multiple loopholes that need addressing.

According to Anadolu Agency, Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's top diplomat, emphasized the importance of further discussions on the plan's execution, particularly concerning governance and security in Gaza.

Abdelatty, speaking at the French Institute of International Relations in Paris, revealed that Cairo is actively coordinating with Qatar and Trkiye to persuade Hamas to engage positively with the proposal. He underscored the necessity for political will and participation to implement the plan effectively, warning that Hamas' rejection could exacerbate the region's challenges.

He also affirmed Egypt's firm stance against the displacement of Gaza's residents. Meanwhile, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly echoed sentiments aligning with some principles of Trump's proposal, such as preventing Palestinian displacement and ensuring a ceasefire. However, Madbouly acknowledged the complexity of the plan's details during a press conference in Cairo.

The White House's detailed plan, released on September 29, outlines a ceasefire followed by Gaza's reconstruction and a new political and security framework. The initiative aims to disarm Palestinian resistance and oversee Gaza through a technocratic authority under an international body led by Trump. Despite its intentions, the plan is criticized for lacking binding commitments from Israel and specific timelines for military withdrawal or aid delivery.

Recent Israeli bombardment since October 2023 has resulted in the deaths of over 66,200 Palestinians, predominantly women and children. The United Nations and rights groups have repeatedly cautioned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with starvation and disease becoming rampant.