US and four European countries support Egypt, Qatar’s efforts to ease tension in Middle East

A Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East supported President Sisi and Qatari Emir's efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. “We endorsed the joint call from President Biden, President Sisi of Egypt, and Amir Tamim of Qatar to renew talks later this week with an aim to concluding the deal as soon as possible, and stressed there is no further time to lose. All parties must live up to their responsibilities,” the five countries said in the statement on Monday.