Egypt says working on 60-day Gaza ceasefire

Egypt's foreign minister said Sunday evening that his country is working on a new Gaza deal that includes a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of some Israeli hostages and the rapid entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.

"We're working toward a durable solution and a permanent ceasefire," Badr Abdelatty said in a televised interview with the local OnTV television.

He said the proposal is a joint effort by Egypt, Qatar and the US and represents "a first step" toward a sustainable ceasefire.

"What's on the table now is a 60-day truce in exchange for the release of a number of Israeli hostages and the swift delivery of aid to Gaza, including medical supplies," he added.

This move, the top diplomat said, "would create momentum to move toward a lasting ceasefire, eventually leading to the implementation of the Jan. 19 agreement."