In meeting with German FM, Egypt reveals key to peace in Gaza; ‘over 57 Arab & Islamic states will…’

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced in Cairo that ongoing negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh offer a real chance for a peaceful solution in Gaza, emphasizing the need for a permanent ceasefire and the creation of a Palestinian state. Abdelatty highlighted broad Arab and Islamic support for normalized relations with Israel if the statehood issue is resolved. Wadephul, reflecting on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, called for an end to suffering in Gaza and the release of hostages as central to the peace effort, stressing close coordination with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The Trump-Netanyahu 20-point Gaza plan envisions an immediate halt to fighting, the release of all hostages and prisoners, expansive humanitarian aid, and offers amnesty or safe passage to Hamas members willing to accept peace. Hamas has conditionally agreed to the proposal, opening the door for transformative regional diplomacy.