Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks in Cairo on Wednesday with the Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza, Nikolay Mladenov, to discuss developments in the Palestinian enclave and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.
According to Anadolu Agency, a Foreign Ministry statement said discussions focused on completing the remaining commitments of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. This includes the initiation of work by a national committee tasked with governing Gaza from within the enclave, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the delivery of humanitarian, medical, and relief aid.
The Egyptian minister emphasized that these measures 'would help consolidate calm, enhance security, and create a suitable environment for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.' Mladenov praised Egypt's 'pivotal role' in supporting stabilization efforts in Gaza and its ongoing efforts to bridge differences among various parties and improve humanitarian conditions.
In September 2025, Trump announced a 20-point plan outlining a ceasefire framework. This included the release of all Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, the formation of a technocratic administration, and the deployment of an international stabilization force, along with a call for Hamas to disarm.
The first phase of the agreement included a truce and prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian factions, a permanent ceasefire, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. Despite these agreements, Israel has continued to violate the terms on a near-daily basis.
Under the second phase, Israel is expected to carry out further withdrawals from the territory, while an international stabilization force would assume security responsibilities, including facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza since October 2023 have resulted in over 73,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 173,000 injuries, most of whom are women and children, according to Palestinian figures.