Egypt Talks to Trump's Team About Gaza Peace Deal, says WSJ

Egypt Talks to Trump's Team About Gaza Peace Deal, says WSJ
Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli airstrike in the Shejaiya suburb east of Gaza City on November 26, 2024, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images)

Egyptian officials have engaged with President-elect Donald Trump’s team to discuss a potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, The Wall Street Journal reports. Amid U.S. efforts to secure a lasting Gaza cease-fire before President Biden’s term ends on Jan. 20, Egypt is assessing Trump’s potential to sway Israeli concessions. Key disputes include Israel’s proposed Gaza buffer zone, as Egyptian officials warn Hamas of its growing isolation, especially after Hezbollah’s cease-fire in Lebanon.

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