Egypt proposes a ceasefire plan that provides for a mutual exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel, as well as a three-week truce and possible long-term negotiations.
Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground offensive on the city of Rafah in Gaza, which remains the last bastion of Hamas, coordinating its actions with Egypt to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
Australia is ready to recognize a Palestinian state as part of efforts to achieve peace in the region. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has proposed a two-state solution, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in separate countries, as the only hope to break the cycle of violence.
The United States will offer Israel the release of 900 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages to be released during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a date has been set for Israeli troops to enter the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip as part of a military operation against Hamas aimed at achieving a complete victory, freeing hostages and depriving Hamas of control over Gaza.
Biden called on Egyptian and Qatari leaders to put pressure on Hamas to reach an agreement with Israel on a hostage exchange and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.
The EU and Egypt signed a €7. 4 billion agreement to support Egypt, increase electricity sales to Europe, and cooperate on migration, security, and counterterrorism.
Hamas has rejected a new agreement with Israel on a six-week ceasefire and hostage release, leaving talks in Cairo without an agreement due to disagreements over the release of sick and elderly prisoners held by Hamas.
Egyptian mediators reported significant progress in talks with Hamas in Cairo on a truce in Gaza and the release of hostages.
A Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of prisoners.
Negotiations continue in Paris on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of more than 100 hostages, as Israel threatens to attack Rafah if a truce is not reached.
Ukrainian weightlifters won 12 medals, including 5 gold and 5 silver, at the European Championships in Sofia.
Ukrainian gymnasts won a gold and two silvers at the first stage of the World Cup in Cairo, and judokas won gold and bronze at the Grand Slam tournament in Baku.
Israel will continue its offensive on Rafah, while guaranteeing the evacuation of civilians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Turkish President Erdogan visits Egyptian President al-Sisi in Cairo to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo were extended for another 3 days to continue work on a ceasefire agreement.
Egypt has launched a controversial 3-year renovation of the Menkaura pyramid in Giza. The project was criticized by experts who called it "absurd" and violating the principles of renovation.