President Biden and President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt held a discussion today focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. This deal is based on an arrangement described by President Biden last year, which received unanimous endorsement from the UN Security Council.
During the conversation, President Biden expressed gratitude to President Sisi for his leadership and highlighted Egypt's mediating role in the process. He noted that "this deal would never have been possible without Egypt’s essential and historic role in the Middle East and commitment to diplomacy for resolving conflicts."
Both leaders underscored the urgent need for implementing the deal to provide immediate relief to Gaza's people through increased humanitarian aid facilitated by the ceasefire, along with ensuring hostages return to their families. They agreed to maintain close coordination directly and through their teams in the coming hours.