Egyptian, Qatari and US mediators are to meet Israeli negotiators in Rome

Egyptian, Qatari, and US mediators are scheduled to meet with Israeli negotiators in Rome on Sunday to push for a Gaza ceasfire, according to Egyptian state-linked media.

Al-Qahera news, which is connected to Egyptian intelligence, reported that a senior official announced, "A four-way meeting between Egyptian officials and their American and Qatari counterparts, along with Israel’s intelligence chief, will be held in Rome."

The official cited by Al-Qahera News stated that Egypt insists on "an immediate ceasefire" as part of the agreement. The deal should also "ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza" and "safeguard the freedom of movement" for civilians in the Palestinian territory.

Additionally, Cairo seeks a "complete Israeli withdrawal from the Rafah crossing" connecting Gaza to Egypt, the official added.