Egypt Warns Israel of Potential Threat to Gaza Ceasefire

Egypt Launches Diplomatic Efforts to Save Gaza Ceasefire

Egypt has initiated an urgent diplomatic intervention aimed at rescuing the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is on the verge of collapse due to recent escalations by Israel. The Egyptian government has warned Israel against expanding its occupation in Gaza, warning that such actions would undermine efforts to end the war.

According to an Egyptian intelligence official, Cairo has invited a senior Hamas delegation, led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, for urgent talks to salvage the peace process. The source described contacts between the parties as intense, stating that Egypt is racing against time to arrange negotiations before the end of the week in order to prevent all-out war in Gaza.

The diplomatic moves come after renewed Israeli military attacks on Gaza and statements from top Israeli officials that threaten to unravel months of diplomacy. At least 141 Palestinians have been killed in the last two weeks, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issuing a directive ordering the military to expand its control over Gaza from 53% to 70%.

Egypt has also contacted United States officials to ask President Donald Trump to restrain Netanyahu, given the recent Israeli escalations in Gaza. A senior Hamas official abroad stated that Hamas had received Egyptian communications aimed at containing the escalation and preventing talks from collapsing.

The ceasefire agreement was signed in October 2025 under the Trump administration, with a comprehensive peace plan that has been compromised by Netanyahu’s recent statements on expanding Israel’s occupation of Gaza. The Egyptian government is coordinating with mediators in Qatar and Turkey, as well as US officials, to return the process to a negotiating track, including revisions to the addendum of the original Gaza peace plan.

The situation remains tense, with at least 929 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October. A meeting between Egypt and Hamas is expected within days, according to sources.

Source: Al Jazeera