Arab foreign ministers say it's important to ‘deal positively’ with ceasefire proposal

According to the Saudi State News Agency (SPA), the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Egypt emphasised on Monday the importance of "dealing seriously and positively" with a ceasefire proposal from US President Joe Biden.

The ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the proposal and the mediating efforts of the US, Qatar and Egypt, aimed at exchanging Israeli captives for Palestinian captives, establishing a permanent ceasefire, and ensuring adequate aid delivery to Gaza, SPA reported.